as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
the possible discontinuance of one of the town's big holiday traditions
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Recent Examples of discontinuance
Big Think shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Services.
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Big Think, 10 June 2020
Their demands were modest, ranging from higher pay and insurance to the discontinuance of company stores.
—Jack Werner / Made By History, TIME, 18 June 2024
But the matter has since been formally settled, with both sides filing notices of discontinuance, Sohail on Dec. 8 and the ex-landlord on Jan. 10.
—Téa Kvetenadze, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2024
The contract also includes a $1.35 million penalty if either party cancels for any reason other than an act of God, such as a pandemic or natural disaster, the discontinuance of the NCAA in its current form, or either team is forced to adjust its schedule because of conference realignment.
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2024
Faculty role limited in layoff process UWM has not yet issued a program discontinuance proposal to begin the process but anticipates doing so over the next few weeks, Duria said.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
The plaintiff’s attorney Doug Wigdor filed a notice of discontinuance with prejudice on Feb. 15, permanently dropping the suit.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2024
Because of an editing error, an article on Friday about the discontinuance of Fruit Stripe gum misstated when gum was introduced.
—New York Times, 13 Jan. 2024
Members who are no longer eligible for Medicaid will see a referral to healthcare.gov on their discontinuance notice, AHCCCS officials say.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 1 Mar. 2023
Big Think, 10 June 2020
Their demands were modest, ranging from higher pay and insurance to the discontinuance of company stores.
—Jack Werner / Made By History, TIME, 18 June 2024
But the matter has since been formally settled, with both sides filing notices of discontinuance, Sohail on Dec. 8 and the ex-landlord on Jan. 10.
—Téa Kvetenadze, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2024
The contract also includes a $1.35 million penalty if either party cancels for any reason other than an act of God, such as a pandemic or natural disaster, the discontinuance of the NCAA in its current form, or either team is forced to adjust its schedule because of conference realignment.
—Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2024
Faculty role limited in layoff process UWM has not yet issued a program discontinuance proposal to begin the process but anticipates doing so over the next few weeks, Duria said.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
The plaintiff’s attorney Doug Wigdor filed a notice of discontinuance with prejudice on Feb. 15, permanently dropping the suit.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2024
Because of an editing error, an article on Friday about the discontinuance of Fruit Stripe gum misstated when gum was introduced.
—New York Times, 13 Jan. 2024
Members who are no longer eligible for Medicaid will see a referral to healthcare.gov on their discontinuance notice, AHCCCS officials say.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 1 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discontinuance
Noun
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Inspired by this dramatic step toward peace, the looming huge challenges ahead are surmountable: release of the remaining hostages, a permanent cessation of hostilities, humanitarian aid, and more.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
15 Jan. 2025
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Alongside Slovakia and Austria, Moldova was thought to be one of the countries most at risk from the cessation of Russian gas supplies.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Like so many Angelenos, Cheyenne Shannon’s routine came to a halt in the hours after the devastating Palisades Fire broke out on the morning of Jan. 7, followed by the Eaton Fire in Altadena.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Jan. 2025
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And when Trump caught wind that the Biden administration was moving quickly to auction off border wall materials, Texas put that to a halt.—
Sharyl Attkisson,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Well, at least one part of this story has a happy ending.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
8 Jan. 2025
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Now, months later, Solo is getting his happy ending with a familiar family.—
TJ Macias,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025
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These measures will be in effect till the end of February.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2025
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There was drama through the end of the season as the Ravens rallied to win the division ahead of the Steelers.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Discontinuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinuance. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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