phased out

VERB

slowly get rid of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cancel eliminate terminate weed out

Example Sentences

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This allowed crews to use water hoses to continue cooling the chemical as it solidified and stabilized, ultimately enabling residents to return home as evacuation orders were phased out on Monday and Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

It’s what pays the bills when the kind of mid-budget films that once boasted Gyllenhaal’s richest characters and generated most of his critical praise are being phased out by studio mergers and streaming platforms.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Its local straight-news reporters have been getting phased out to give more screen time to debate-show heels like Stephen A. Smith and Geraldo Rivera.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

In any case, Lululemon says it phased out such chemicals in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Then he fell down on the rug and phased out and started watching Top Quark.

From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson