phase out 1 of 2

verb

Definition of phase outnext
as in to close (down)

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phaseout

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noun

as in discontinuance

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Recent Examples of phase out
Verb
The disagreement has touched on larger questions about whether the state is moving to phase out natural gas, a fossil fuel, before securing adequate replacements. — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026 The Los Angeles City Council backed an ordinance to halt new oil and gas drilling and phase out existing oil wells citywide over the next 20 years. — Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
Noun
Income phaseouts can reduce or eliminate new deductions for seniors, overtime, tips and car loan interest on 2025 federal tax returns. — Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 2 Apr. 2026 Serious corporate phaseout policy would move the sustainability conversation into the core machinery of the firm. — London Business School, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for phase out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phase out
  1. turn off
  2. discontinuance
  3. discontinuation
  4. cessation
  5. shutdown
  6. termination
  7. cutoff
  8. stoppage
Verb
  • Clicking on each one brings up a capsule biography and a semi-faithful version of an authentic portrait; the effect is as if the user were turning off a George Washington face filter.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • Additionally electronics such as computers, televisions and video game consoles should be turned off when not in use, according to experts.
    — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of turn off
Noun
  • In the event this Promotion is cancelled or terminated, pursuant to subparagraph (iii) or (iv), Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may elect to hold a random drawing from among all eligible entries received up to the date of discontinuance for any or all of the prizes offered herein.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Attorneys for the plaintiffs and defendant signed a stipulation of discontinuance in November, according to a court document filed in December and obtained by Deadline.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
Definition of discontinuance
Noun
  • Suddenly discontinuing these medications may trigger what is known as antidepressant discontinuation syndrome.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • These effects are generally reversible upon discontinuation, but the decision should always be made in consultation with a doctor.
    — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
Definition of discontinuation
Noun
  • Freight rates rose rapidly in May as carriers added more fuel surcharges and general rate increases amid the war in Iran and near-cessation of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
  • Now its people should rise up and demand a cessation of cruelty that threatens to paint another stain of shame on the legacy of this great nation.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026
Definition of cessation
Noun
  • May started making her products during the COVID shutdown, before deciding to launch it into a side business.
    — Fatima Corona, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
  • The Gaviota shutdown comes as other California rest areas are also temporarily unavailable.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of shutdown
Noun
  • Kagan was also part of a 5-4 majority opinion holding that Trump could not fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook while her lawsuit challenging her termination continues in a federal district court.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • Blanchard argued that the terminations were unlawful because the government had already entered into binding agreements and obligated the funding.
    — Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of termination
Noun
  • And Energy Innovation sees a solar cliff coming after that cutoff deadline.
    — Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • To qualify for Emmy consideration, a show must air at least six of its episodes before that cutoff date.
    — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 6 July 2026
Definition of cutoff
Noun
  • With more time added on to the 10 minutes of stoppage, Croatia finally found an equalizer.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • Croatia’s World Cup exit was not without a fight, with a last-minute, stoppage time goal that likely had fans screaming at the TV in jubilation, and then in sorrow.
    — Alex Connor, USA Today, 3 July 2026
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