discontinuing

ADJECTIVE

intermittent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fitful infrequent occasional periodic recurrent recurring seasonal

WEAK

alternate arrested broken by bits and pieces checked cyclic cyclical discontinuous epochal every other here and there hit-or-miss interrupted isochronal isochronous iterant iterative metrical now and then on and off periodical punctuated rhythmic rhythmical serial shifting spasmodic stop-and-go

Antonyms

STRONGEST

constant frequent permanent regular usual

WEAK

continual continuing perpetual

ADJECTIVE

on-again, off-again

Synonyms

WEAK

alternate arrested broken by bits and pieces checked cyclic cyclical discontinuous epochal every other fitful here and there hit-or-miss infrequent interrupted isochronal isochronous iterant iterative metrical now and then occasional on and off periodic periodical punctuated recurrent recurring rhythmic rhythmical seasonal serial shifting spasmodic sporadic stop-and-go

NOUN

suspension

Synonyms

STRONGEST

break freeze halt interruption layoff moratorium period postponement stoppage termination

STRONG

abeyance adjournment breather cessation conclusion cutoff deferment disbarment discontinuation doldrums dormancy downtime end ending finish five intermission latency letup pause quiescence quiescency remission respite stay suspense ten time-out

WEAK

abeyancy breathing spell coffee break concluding heave-ho

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning continuation go start

STRONG

commencement continuance introduction opening

WEAK

completion persistence

Example Sentences

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Six months after discontinuing the medication, those in the control group regained significantly more weight.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

Another frustrated user described the Kindle as "probably one of the most low-tech devices ever made" and queried why Amazon was discontinuing its support for it.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Sony Honda Mobility is discontinuing the development and launch of its Afeela 1 electric vehicle and a second model.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

“The company has been proactive in discontinuing the sale of potentially impacted oysters from their restaurant and retail store.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

But the counselor has told me that he feels that Andy is adjusting quite well to the situation, and we will be discontinuing those sessions on a regular basis.

From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper

discontinuing

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