Synonyms of expired

expired 1 of 2

adjective

ik-ˈspī(-ə)rd 

as in defunct

no longer existing

a wildlife organization dedicated to ensuring that the giant panda not be added to the list of expired species

Synonyms & Similar Words

• defunct
• extinct
• vanished
• gone
• departed
• done
• bygone
• obsolete
• faded
• dead
• nonextant
• fallen
• dying
• nonexistent
• bypast
• terminated
• lapsed
• antiquated
• collapsed
• moribund
• dated
• lost
• finished
• missing
• overthrown
• passé

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• existing
• alive
• extant
• active
• living
• existent
• dynamic
• thriving
• vibrant

expired

2 of 2

verb

past tense of expire

1

as in ended

to come to an end

speakers will not be allowed to continue after their allotted time has expired

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in exhaled

to let or force out of the lungs

he vows to hold on to that belief until he expires his last breath

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exhaled
• expelled
• blew (out)
• breathed (out)
• expectorated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inhaled
• inspired
• inbreathed

3

as in died

to stop living

made one last visit to his homeland and expired not long afterwards

Synonyms & Similar Words

• died
• fell
• perished
• succumbed
• departed
• disappeared
• ended
• deceased
• passed (on)
• passed away
• faded
• demised
• exited
• bought it
• went
• stepped out
• parted
• checked out
• dropped
• kicked off
• kicked in
• croaked
• popped off
• snuffed it
• flatlined
• gave up the ghost
• conked (out)
• kicked the bucket
• pegged out
• failed
• bit the dust
• consumed
• dried up
• predeceased

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lived
• breathed
• came to
• revived
• existed
• lingered
• was
• flourished
• prospered
• subsisted
• thrived

4

as in released

archaic to throw or give off

linden trees expiring their rich perfume

Synonyms & Similar Words

• released
• issued
• cast
• radiated
• emitted
• expelled
• evolved
• eliminated
• emanated
• exhaled
• discharged
• sent (out)
• irradiated
• poured
• gave out
• threw out
• vented
• shot
• evacuated
• excreted
• erupted
• exuded
• ejected
• sprayed
• secreted
• oozed
• squirted
• spurted
• spewed
• gushed
• spouted
• outpoured
• jetted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• absorbed
• inhaled
• took up
• soaked (up)
• sucked (up)
• sponged

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of expired

Adjective

Inspectors found three violations, two of which were high priorities for operating with an expired license and rodent activity. — Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

The eclipses this month (on August 12 and 28) may bring new people into your life, and potentially toss some expired connections out of it. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

Verb

The credit for alternative-refueling property, including EV chargers, expired June 30. — Razak Diallo, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2026

His remarks came as diplomatic efforts to revive peace talks are completely stalled, days after a 60-day memorandum of understanding to negotiate an end to the war expired. — Npr Staff, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026