DISCONTINUANCE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

discontinuance

noun

ˌdis-kən-ˈtin-yə-wən(t)s

Definition of discontinuance

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 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 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 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 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

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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

Ideally, a reciprocal halt in long-range air and missile attacks could then be replicated across other sectors—maritime, commercial, and transportation—thus forming the basis of a broader aerial cease-fire.

— Eric Ciaramella, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026
President Iliana Yotova called for an immediate halt to hostilities in the Black Sea and a moratorium on drone attacks against commercial and civilian infrastructure, following the latest drone attacks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of halt

Noun

Spanish police have recovered three religious artworks stolen from churches in Valladolid over the summer, bringing the case one step closer to a miraculously happy ending.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Lil’ Randy shouts repeatedly as he is hauled off, a great ending to a pretty great episode.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of ending

Noun

The buyer of Lindy’s could keep the old-school steakhouse running, rebrand it or pursue other options for the property, with a sale expected to close by the end of the year.

— Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 18 Oct. 2026
The stunning eat-in kitchen is updated with high end custom cabinetry, a center island with room for seating on one side and a workspace surrounding the kitchen sink.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

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