phase out 1 of 2

verb

Definition of phase outnext
as in to close (down)

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noun

as in discontinuance

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Recent Examples of phase out
Verb
To address this, heavy equipment manufacturer LGMG has introduced new technology to phase out diesel and keep fleet operations running smoothly. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026 At the group’s last meeting in 2022, member countries voted in favor of a resolution that called for a plan to phase out the leap second on or before 2035. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
Federal borrowing rules changed beginning July 1, 2026, including new loan limits and the phaseout of Grad PLUS loans for new borrowers. — Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 Even before this summer’s heat, the EU had begun loosening a number of its emissions targets and delaying the phaseout of gas and diesel vehicles, in an apparent effort to blunt the far right’s use of green policies as a campaign issue. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 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
  • Stokes recommends that users turn off the option that lets Meta train its AI on conversations, and periodically review what the assistant has saved about them.
    — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Beginning in October 2023, the convention center also reportedly implemented additional new bird-safe measures, including closing drapes and blinds overnight and turning off non-essential exterior lights.
    — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 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
  • Inmates who were receiving hormone treatments could be put on a tapering plan that would eventually lead to a discontinuation of the interventions.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Patients who feel abandoned at discontinuation leave bad reviews and sue.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of discontinuation
Noun
  • Abrupt cessation of this class can even trigger a rebound worse than baseline.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Similarly, access to smoking-cessation treatment and harm-reduction resources varies substantially from country to country.
    — Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of cessation
Noun
  • But in the end, too many obstacles got in the way, including the government shutdown and the Pineapple Express storm in December 2025 that damaged one of the ski lifts.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The post from Arc announcing its shutdown has faced significant pushback from users who claim Dia isn't as useful to them, with many asking the brand to open-source its original browser.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of shutdown
Noun
  • The council evaluated four competing proposals solicited after the city issued a contract termination notice to trash hauler Republic Services in September.
    — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Ricardo Salazar-Rey, now a former history professor at UConn’s Stamford campus, was informed of his termination in a letter dated Tuesday from Amy Gorin, the university’s Senior Vice Provost.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of termination
Noun
  • Google cofounder Sergey Brin, who moved to the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe and also bought a Miami home, and venture capitalist Peter Thiel also left California for Miami ahead of the Prop 40 cutoff.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Consumers who desired perfect products used more filters and set higher cutoffs, narrowing their search to hotels that came closer to meeting their standards.
    — Aprajita Gautam, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of cutoff
Noun
  • This offseason, the Dodgers must address their offense and aging lineup, weigh the future of free-agent pitcher Tarik Skubal and navigate uncertainty over a looming labor stoppage.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Even more popular when, instead of a tired old video tribute — hats off to the Jackets for reading the room on this one — the arena cameras went straight to Marchenko during the next stoppage.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of stoppage

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