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

Because so much time has elapsed since Disney last covered the Super Bowl, the company wasn’t burdened by the same degree of obligations to incumbent sponsors that CBS, Fox and NBC face. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Several seconds elapsed before the Baltimore fielders headed back to the dugout. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

Five years have elapsed since Shannon Lay’s last album of original songs, and in the interim, the Los Angeles musician has been studying the proverbial blade. — Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026

These nights generally elapsed with all the passengers sitting upright, trying to avoid one another’s gaze in the strange intimacy of the little cubicle. — Literary Hub, 28 July 2026

How long had elapsed between getting that email and sitting down and writing this song with that in mind? — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026

Meanwhile, the prior 10% levy that elapsed on Friday came with a time limit. — Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

After that time has elapsed, move the strawberries to a colander. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

The Post confirmed that in each of the five spots, five hours or more had elapsed between when adjacent sections were sprayed. — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 16 July 2026