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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Sony Honda Mobility is discontinuing the development and launch of the Afeela 1, a roughly $100,000 electric sedan stuffed with screens, speakers and AI.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

OpenAI is discontinuing its Sora video platform app and other video functionalities as part of a strategic shift.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 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

Tesla plans to stop making its premium Model S and Model X vehicles later this year, discontinuing the oldest of its EV models that are still being delivered to customers.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 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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