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
During the state’s last execution by nitrogen gas, 30 minutes elapsed between Anthony Boyd exhibiting signs of being impacted by the gas and state officials closing the curtain to the viewing room to signal the execution was complete.
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Kim Chandler,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Hair follicle testing confirmed exposure to sedative-hypnotic drugs, but surveillance footage was destroyed after the hotel’s 30-day retention period elapsed before her preservation request could be honored.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
But according to hearing testimony, approximately 29 minutes elapsed between the confrontation inside the store and the fatal shooting.
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Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Once the appropriate time has elapsed, rinse the mask out thoroughly.
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Giulia Lenzi,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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.
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Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
The 180-day period has since elapsed, leading the commission to disclose them publicly.
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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.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
7 May 2026
Kim Chandler,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Hair follicle testing confirmed exposure to sedative-hypnotic drugs, but surveillance footage was destroyed after the hotel’s 30-day retention period elapsed before her preservation request could be honored.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
But according to hearing testimony, approximately 29 minutes elapsed between the confrontation inside the store and the fatal shooting.
—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Once the appropriate time has elapsed, rinse the mask out thoroughly.
—
Giulia Lenzi,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elapsed
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The collection also accepts medical sharps, including diabetic needles, blood lancets, insulin pens, epi-pens, syringes, expired over-the-counter medicines and non-narcotic prescriptions.
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Powell's term as Fed chairman expired in mid-May, and Kevin Warsh took over the role shortly after.
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Soon after then-President Nicolás Maduro was captured by the US in January, Venezuela ended Cuba’s long-standing medical mission in the country, cutting off a key resource in underserved communities.
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On the way to the oyster farm, Luke asks about a ring Joy is wearing, which turns out to be from an engagement that ended badly.
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Large car rally disrupted in Baltimore Police said 36 traffic citations were issued and 54 vehicles were stopped after a large gathering of vehicles in the 1000 block of Wilson Drive in South Baltimore.
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The victim in the latest attack had stopped to swim with her boyfriend and friend in the Econlockhatchee River just north of Orlando Sunday afternoon when the alligator bit her, the FWC said in a press briefing.
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While nearly 3,500 newspapers have ceased publication during the new millennium, the Daily Herald is nonetheless joining a growing chain in a shrinking industry.
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Serious headwinds Last July, months after construction at the site ceased, giving way to 4-foot-tall weeds, Bryant said that although the company had raised $9 million from investors, the project ran into serious headwinds.
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King concluded that Saulter was in a conspiracy to get King removed from office, and directed Arriola to view recordings of other cameras in the office to determine who was entering the offices of Saulter and Goodloe.
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LeBron James's eight-year tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, though marked by an NBA championship and record-breaking achievements, concluded with his decision to depart.
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In the end that discussion was halted by Paramount’s superior bid.
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Just days after the White House confirmed the plans, a Kenyan court temporarily halted the proposal with Kenyan High Court Judge Patricia Nyaundi upholding that decision and ordering the Kenyan government to cease all building and operations at the base while the case is resolved.
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The elevator subsequently passed a county inspection and has been cleared for use.
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After McDonald’s announced plans to open a restaurant in Mattituck, the town passed an ordinance banning drive-throughs; when CVS arrived, the locals capped the size of big-box stores.
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The controversy only exploded the very next week when it was revealed the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) re-implemented a pilot program that bumped every girl who finished behind the trans athlete up by one spot on the podium.
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Brown helped lead the Celtics to a 56-win season and finished sixth in MVP voting.
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“Elapsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elapsed. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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