phase·out
ˈfÄz-ËŒau̇t 
: a gradual stopping (as in operations or production) : a closing down by phases
phased out; phasing out; phases out
: to discontinue the practice, production, or use of by phases
: to stop production or operation by phases
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Camila Domonoske, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
The Pentagon has initiated a six-month phaseout of Claude.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
More recently, DVDs have been phased out as awards season FYC screeners are now distributed via digital portals, and films are submitted to festivals via platforms like FilmFreeway.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The phaseout begins at $200,000 for a married couple filing jointly.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
The Pentagon has initiated a six-month phaseout of Claude.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
South Korea still plans to phase out use of coal, but the recent moves could outlast the crisis, Kim said.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
More recently, DVDs have been phased out as awards season FYC screeners are now distributed via digital portals, and films are submitted to festivals via platforms like FilmFreeway.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Phaseout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phaseout. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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