elapsing

present participle of elapse

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for elapsing
Verb
  • The expiring boost, implemented in Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act under former President Joe Biden, applies to 22 million of the 24 million low- and middle-income Americans with plans through the ACA marketplace.
    Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Republicans have proposed several short-term funding options running from November to January, but Democrats want Republicans to negotiate with them, especially on extending expiring health care subsidies.
    Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The number of ski visits at domestic ski resorts climbed by nearly 13% in the year ending April 30 to 26 million, according to the China Ski Industry White Paper.
    Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Last season, McCarthy was on the sideline with a season-ending meniscus injury suffered during preseason.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • To my surprise, Gary Friedman, the CEO and visionary behind the brand, was in the restaurant, casually moving between tables and greeting guests before graciously stopping at ours.
    Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • One video was a loop showing the moment of impact in slow-motion, stopping before blood is seen.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • All the way back in 1928, researchers published a study concluding that coffee had a diuretic effect, making participants urinate more.
    Fran Kritz, Health, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The Poway concert is the beginning of their fall tour that will take the couple throughout California and up the West Coast, concluding in Vancouver, Washington.
    Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • War When the first shots of the conflict were fired in April 2023, domestic soccer within Sudan was immediately halted, with the majority of the country’s teams ceasing to compete at any meaningful level.
    Rory Fleming, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The group’s catalog maintains a never-ceasing presence on charts all around the world, and many of the rock classic hits included in the outfit’s discography still sell and stream in meaningful numbers every single week.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The United States has suspended some funding for its flagship AIDS relief program, according to international organizations and members of Congress who warn the cuts are already hurting patients and halting critical projects globally.
    Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Goldman Sachs says surging investment in AI among the S&P 500 companies is diverting funds from stock buybacks, halting their usual yearly growth.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This has become the norm, with the club’s outstanding start appearing more like the aberration with each passing day.
    Tim Britton, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Granite Hills had just 59 yards passing at the break with 21 of those coming on the last play of the half.
    John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Not only that, the rights would soon be up for grabs after lapsing at Disney.
    Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
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“Elapsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elapsing. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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