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as in demise
the act of ceasing to exist
directed that upon her expiration her splendid Italian-style villa be given to the public as a museum
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as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
with the expiration of all brain activity there was no point in keeping the patient alive
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as in death
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
the cancer patient passed away sometime during the night, the exact moment of her expiration not being known
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Recent Examples of expiration
Supporters have their work cut out for them when Congress returns from its two-week recess and has only a matter of days to act before the April 20 expiration.
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Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
The expiration of the WOTC at the end of 2025 presents a critical opportunity to reauthorize and modernize the program to better support employment outcomes for veterans and military families.
—Brooke Creek, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Full details about the deal, which comes far ahead of the writers guild’s May 30 contract expiration, are typically released after the ratification.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
Negotiations are set to continue for SAG-AFTRA later in the spring ahead of the contract’s June 30 expiration.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2026
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Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
The expiration of the WOTC at the end of 2025 presents a critical opportunity to reauthorize and modernize the program to better support employment outcomes for veterans and military families.
—Brooke Creek, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Full details about the deal, which comes far ahead of the writers guild’s May 30 contract expiration, are typically released after the ratification.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
Negotiations are set to continue for SAG-AFTRA later in the spring ahead of the contract’s June 30 expiration.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expiration
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Marcos then laughed off rumors of his demise and said he had been diagnosed with diverticulitis.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Crowds also gathered across the street on Indian Creek Drive to see the building’s demise.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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Though the cut in gas supply to this AGN and the end of replenishment of the accretion disk that is gradually feeding this supermassive black hole are certain, what the team can't be completely sure of is what is causing this cessation.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The understandings with Iran upon the cessation of hostilities, assuming there are some, must include safe and predictable transport through the strait for the world’s commerce.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Before his death, Mikhail had told sheriff’s deputies that he had been jumped in September by eight gun-wielding individuals, including Elijah, at the YMCA basketball courts near Oak Ridge High School.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Gilbert's remains were found in December 2011 -- her death is later ruled as an accidental drowning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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As a result of the layoffs, Snap expects to incur pre-tax charges of $95 million to $130 million, primarily consisting of severance and related costs, contract termination costs, and other impairment charges, of which $75 million to $100 million are expected to be future cash expenditures.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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Snap said that its restructuring efforts are estimated to cost between $95 million and $130 million because of severance, contract termination expenses and other charges.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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One reason the ending came as a shock was that Vietnam was the original forever war.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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There’s not always a fairy tale ending.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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Once a star dies, there are a number of possible fates that can ensue as well, as a stellar corpse can remain as a white dwarf, a neutron star, or a black hole.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Apr. 2026
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Consulates are overwhelmed, according to some diplomats, with so many Mexican nationals facing deportation — or worse fates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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The 13th-century Dominican friary had been redeveloped for more secular uses after the dissolution of the monasteries by King Henry VIII in the mid-16th century.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Rinker, on the other hand, could ask another municipality to annex its property even if the town decides against dissolution.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Heat trimmed the deficit to 123-120 to play on a driving basket by Mitchell, only to see Ball score on the other end to make it 125-120 with 26 seconds to play.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Breakers Resort charges on the low end $1,000 a night.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Expiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expiration. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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