- past tense form of discontinue.
- past participle of discontinue.
discontinued
Example Sentences
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I am concerned that benefits could be reduced or even discontinued if Social Security runs out of money in the coming years.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Roughly half of all patients discontinued their GLP-1 medication within one year, defined as going at least 60 days without treatment.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
The president of Ford in Europe has strongly hinted at the return of the popular Fiesta model, which was discontinued in 2023.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
I used to order kale bites, which I’d eat with the meat from the sausage and egg sandwich, but they discontinued them so now I just get the sandwich.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
If his lordship wishes these particular contracts to be discontinued, then there is little more to be said.'
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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