as in expired
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 elapsed
If the player takes longer, the new player can’t take the field until the first stoppage after one minute has elapsed following the restart.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
If it is not adhered to, the oncoming player will only be permitted to enter the pitch at the first stoppage after a minute of play has elapsed.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 31 May 2026
The 180-day period has since elapsed, leading the commission to disclose them publicly.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 18 May 2026
Season 1 was a smash hit in 2011; nearly 10 years elapsed before Season 2 arrived in 2019.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 May 2026
Nearly two years have elapsed since Virgin Galactic last flew civilian passengers to space in June 2024 before pausing its spaceflight program.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The judge said the charges in Switzerland will have elapsed under the statute of limitations.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
In 2017, both Robson and Safechuck’s lawsuits were thrown out because too much time had elapsed for Jackson’s estate to be held criminally liable.
—Amelia McDonell-Parry, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
In those four passes, maybe 20 seconds elapsed.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
If it is not adhered to, the oncoming player will only be permitted to enter the pitch at the first stoppage after a minute of play has elapsed.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 31 May 2026
The 180-day period has since elapsed, leading the commission to disclose them publicly.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 18 May 2026
Season 1 was a smash hit in 2011; nearly 10 years elapsed before Season 2 arrived in 2019.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 May 2026
Nearly two years have elapsed since Virgin Galactic last flew civilian passengers to space in June 2024 before pausing its spaceflight program.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The judge said the charges in Switzerland will have elapsed under the statute of limitations.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
In 2017, both Robson and Safechuck’s lawsuits were thrown out because too much time had elapsed for Jackson’s estate to be held criminally liable.
—Amelia McDonell-Parry, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
In those four passes, maybe 20 seconds elapsed.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elapsed
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At the same time, the district faced mounting financial pressures after federal stimulus funds that the city received following the 2008 recession expired.—
Julia McWilliams,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Toss expired products like sunscreen and bug spray to ensure safety and effectiveness during summer activities.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
3 June 2026
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The superintendent of the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District said that a shooting took place after the graduation ceremonies had ended.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The SoCal Indie Bestsellers List for the sales week ended May 31 is based on reporting from the independent booksellers of Southern California, the California Independent Booksellers Alliance and IndieBound.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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Not that long after, a guard near the New York Stock Exchange stopped me.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Stosic delivered one giant hammer fist to Hardy’s jaw and the referee came in and stopped the bout.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Another location in central Pennsylvania ceased operations on May 24, according to reporting from ABC 27 News, an ABC affiliate based in Harrisburg.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The Climb’s financing never materialized, prep was ceased, and by January 2025, the whole venture collapsed when rights to the film lapsed.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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The turning point came in the late summer of 2015, just after the Iran nuclear deal was concluded.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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In September, an independent UN inquiry concluded that Israel had committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, a finding the Israeli government rejected.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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The country’s growth outlook has darkened due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has effectively halted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up energy and commodities prices globally.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The World Health Organization halted its trial of hydroxychloroquine after a large, randomized study conducted in the United Kingdom found the drug lacked any apparent effect on mortality when treating COVID-19.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Certainly not that of artists; over the last twenty years, the gatekeeping function has passed from critics to curators to a few major dealers to collectors themselves.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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According to county officials cited by WIBC, Habib also passed the federal E-Verify employment-authorization check during onboarding.—
Alexandra Koch , Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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In Europe, Nokia shares finished more than 6% lower as part of the unwind in tech stocks, following several consecutive days of outsized gains for the sector.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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His immune system, no longer overwhelmed by runaway viral replication, then regained the upper hand and finished the virus off on its own.—
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 June 2026
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“Elapsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elapsed. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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