Synonyms of elapsed

elapsed

verb

past tense of elapse

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expired
• ended
• stopped
• ceased
• concluded
• halted
• passed
• finished
• terminated
• lapsed
• died
• determined
• closed
• went
• stalled
• discontinued
• winked (out)
• wound up
• left off
• broke off
• broke up
• quit
• let up
• dead-ended
• paused
• bit the dust
• suspended
• laid off (of)
• packed (up or in)
• refrained (from)
• stayed
• cut out
• knocked off
• broke down
• gave over
• abated
• desisted (from)
• conked (out)
• petered (out)
• wound down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continued
• persisted
• hung on
• prolonged
• extended
• protracted
• drew out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of elapsed

Out-shooting Winnipeg 10-0 after 12 minutes had elapsed, the Wild were stymied by Jets star goalie Connor Hellebuyck. —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

But we were told the arbitration-request period had elapsed, and these credits were now official. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025

When his 120-day term elapsed, judges in the district declined to keep him in the post. —Michael Hill, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2025

Christian established a 14-0 halftime lead on the strength of two scoring passes from Runkle, who connected with Hank Houston on a 24-yard middle screen for the first score of the contest with less than three minutes elapsed in the first period. —Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025

However, four years have elapsed since her last album, with Finally Over It landing in a very different economic climate. —Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 25 Nov. 2025