as in discontinuance
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Recent Examples of phase out
Jeff Cox, CNBC, 22 May 2025
The dyes that will be phased out in less than two years are FD&C Blue Nos. 1 and 2, FD&C Green No. 3, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow Nos 5 and 6.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Lisa Mascaro, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
The income phaseout—the point at which the value of the tax deduction would decrease as income increases—will begin at $500,000, instead of $400,000 in the previous bill.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Verb
As recently as 2021, more than half of production was devoted to pennies, which have been phased out in many other nations, according to the Federal Reserve.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 22 May 2025
The dyes that will be phased out in less than two years are FD&C Blue Nos. 1 and 2, FD&C Green No. 3, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow Nos 5 and 6.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Noun
And some worried the phaseout of the renewable energy tax breaks will impede businesses using them to invest in green energy projects in many states.
—Lisa Mascaro, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
The income phaseout—the point at which the value of the tax deduction would decrease as income increases—will begin at $500,000, instead of $400,000 in the previous bill.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase out
Noun
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The court document explains that Drake met with representatives on Tuesday and Spotify, which had filed an opposition, had no objection to the withdrawal and discontinuance, while UMG, which hadn’t filed an opposition, reserved its position.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2025
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The court document explains that Drake met with representatives on Tuesday and Spotify, which had filed an opposition, had no objection to the withdrawal and discontinuance, while UMG, which hadn’t filed an opposition, reserved its position.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Turning a phone on grayscale mode, turning off notifications and setting app time limits can provide short term relief.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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However, Starlink has been turned off on almost two dozen Embraer E175 regional jets, according to air industry publication The Points Guy.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Transportation electrification would contribute mightily to the abeyance and cessation of these current and future disasters, saving untold property and lives.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Hamas has demanded a deal that would provide stronger guarantees toward a lasting cessation of hostilities, a position the U.S. and Israel have dismissed.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Noun
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That would easily replace the supply lost from a total shutdown of the Straits of Hormuz for sixty days.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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More recently during years of divided government, GOP leaders had to rely on Democrats to approve must-pass funding bills to avoid shutdowns.—
Deirdre Walsh,
NPR,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Additionally, the spokesperson said other funders, like the Gates Foundation, cap indirect costs at 15% and that each case of termination is being reviewed.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
9 June 2025
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Review your employment contract thoroughly, including the probationary period, termination and notice provisions, confidentiality clauses, and non-compete agreements, if applicable.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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That’s down from 11 last year, as a result of two members turning 40, two dropping below our wealth cutoff and one under-40 newcomer.—
Sylvan Lebrun,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Starting April 8, Delta shifted the cutoff time for travelers with bags to 45 minutes, matching United’s policy.—
Dennis Green,
AFAR Media,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The union announced Wednesday that the work stoppage will end at 12 p.m. PT.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
11 June 2025
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The work stoppage against video game firms will continue until the terms of a strike suspension agreement have been fully hammered out, the union stated.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Auto shutoff Many ice makers have an auto shutoff feature that turns the machine off once the ice basket or chamber is full.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Its implementation was interrupted by a complete statewide moratorium on water shutoffs during the COVID pandemic.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
7 May 2025
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“Phase out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phase%20out. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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