as in to expire
to come to an end
in those coin-operated binoculars at scenic areas your viewing time seems to elapse almost before it has begun
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Recent Examples of elapse
Out-shooting Winnipeg 10-0 after 12 minutes had elapsed, the Wild were stymied by Jets star goalie Connor Hellebuyck.
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2026
Both were listed on the agenda as being for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2025 and ending April 30, 2026, a time period which has mostly elapsed.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Almost three years have elapsed since Reynolds made this heartfelt speech in the home dressing room after Wrexham drew 3-3 with Sheffield United in a thrilling fourth-round tie broadcast live to millions across the UK and beyond by the BBC’s flagship show Match of the Day.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
It was later revealed that, due to a series of miscommunications and difficulties in penetrating the highly secure apartment, several hours elapsed between Maher being taken to the hospital and authorities reaching Safra and Torrente.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2026
Both were listed on the agenda as being for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2025 and ending April 30, 2026, a time period which has mostly elapsed.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Almost three years have elapsed since Reynolds made this heartfelt speech in the home dressing room after Wrexham drew 3-3 with Sheffield United in a thrilling fourth-round tie broadcast live to millions across the UK and beyond by the BBC’s flagship show Match of the Day.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
It was later revealed that, due to a series of miscommunications and difficulties in penetrating the highly secure apartment, several hours elapsed between Maher being taken to the hospital and authorities reaching Safra and Torrente.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elapse
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And progressives also criticized Lamont in November for waiting until one week after food stamp benefits from Washington had expired — due to a temporary federal government shutdown — before agreeing to revive the assistance using state dollars.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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The fate of hundreds of thousands of Haitian immigrants in the United States hangs in the balance, despite a federal judge’s injunction that stopped their immigration status from expiring.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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But that didn’t stop her, and a few days later Waller was able to make contact with Huntington-Whiteley through another fashion influencer on Instagram – and the designer coat was successfully acquired.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The officers provided first aid and attempted to stop the bleeding following the shooting, according to the agency.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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That was followed days later by the US strike on Iran, which effectively ended the process.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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The bills would prohibit all state employees and agencies from entering into 287(g) agreements and would require that all existing agreements end.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Cardozo added that all milking operations have ceased, and some beef and non-lactating dairy cattle are still grazing.—
Richard Halstead,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Désirée Zamorano Writer and educator Désirée Zamorano recalls the intensity of the time surrounding the Eaton fire last year, bookended by political stress, which hasn’t ceased.—
Erica Zora Wrightson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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In the meantime, here are four things (there’s plenty more) to know about the globally renowned festival that concludes Sunday and the one headed to Colorado in January 2027.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2026
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As the Snake year concludes, releasing excess nervous energy becomes essential.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Train traffic was halted overnight at the request of police and resumed Thursday morning, the railway said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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After Garner shared the story of her first encounter with Baker, Coster-Waldau was caught off-guard and halted the conversation.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Senate passed the bipartisan package on Friday evening, but funding for several major agencies lapsed early Saturday morning when the House failed to act, triggering a partial shutdown that has furloughed workers and forced others to work without pay.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
2 Feb. 2026
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The House is not returning until Monday, ensuring funding will lapse for parts of the government, at least temporarily.—
Meg Kinnard,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The remaining bills passed Tuesday mean that the vast majority of the federal government has been funded.—
Kevin Freking,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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During the live vote, a number of members initially voted to pass the bill but changed their vote in the final seconds when the outcome was clear.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Elapse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elapse. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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