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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

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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

In one of the largest real-world studies so far to examine long-term outcomes after discontinuing GLP-1 therapies, researchers found that a significant number of patients were able to maintain stable weight over a year.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 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

The research, which was published this month in the professional journal the BMJ, also discovered that the cardiovascular benefits associated with reducing weight were lost within 1.4 years of discontinuing treatment.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 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