discontinued

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adjective

dis·​con·​tin·​ued ˌdis-kən-ˈtin-(ˌ)yüd How to pronounce discontinued (audio)
Synonyms of discontinuednext
: no longer produced or provided
a discontinued product/service
Some of these PC's are surprisingly good. Others are cobbled together from discontinued parts.—Peter H. Lewis
The suits ask that the insurers pay civil penalties and resume discontinued coverage.—Time

discontinued

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past tense and past participle of discontinue

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has built its reputation on serving Southern comfort food and nostalgic favorites — which may explain why some discontinued menu items continue to spark passionate reactions from loyal customers. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The program aims to maintain critical systems without requiring redesigns of existing hardware or software, addressing long-standing issues tied to discontinued semiconductors. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026 Courtesy of Google Google claims the Air is 20 percent lighter than the discontinued Fitbit Luxe; it's meant to disappear on the wrist rather than compete for attention. — Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 7 May 2026 Funds from discontinued projects would provide needed infrastructure. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for discontinued

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First Known Use

Adjective

1886, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of discontinued was in 1886

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