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
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as in ended
to come to an end
speakers will not be allowed to continue after their allotted time has expired
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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
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as in died
to stop living
made one last visit to his homeland and expired not long afterwards
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as in released
archaic
to throw or give off
linden trees expiring their rich perfume
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Recent Examples of expired
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
Uses for Expired Laundry Detergent To get a second life out of expired laundry detergent, use it for one of these household cleaning jobs.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Since the Affordable Care Act subsidies expired at the end of 2025, Americans have undoubtedly been encountering a great deal of confusing information surrounding health care costs and insurance plans.
—Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Reduce clutter by addressing any piles of paper and looking through bathroom products for expired or unused items.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
Uses for Expired Laundry Detergent To get a second life out of expired laundry detergent, use it for one of these household cleaning jobs.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Can a debt collector actually get an order for a bank levy on aging debt, though, especially after the seven-year statute of limitations has expired?
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Since the Affordable Care Act subsidies expired at the end of 2025, Americans have undoubtedly been encountering a great deal of confusing information surrounding health care costs and insurance plans.
—Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expired
Adjective
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The electrical systems are outdated; there are panels that are now defunct and need to be replaced.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Carolina Rodriguez, director of the Education Debt Consumer Assistance Program in New York, said the backlog for relief programs could worsen as borrowers in the now-defunct Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, plan submit applications to access a new repayment plan.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Mustangs’ season ended March 6 with a 23-11 record after a 69-56 loss to Bishop McNamara in the Class 2A Seneca Sectional final.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The rally followed a recent fact-finding process—a formal step in labor negotiations—which took place last Monday and Wednesday, during which union leaders said the district ended discussions early.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Like my nervous system finally exhaled.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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After another season high Wednesday, Bates lowered his forehead to the ice and exhaled deeply.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Val Kilmer, who died in 2025 at age 65, will appear in the upcoming drama As Deep As the Grave.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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The funeral prayer for the 41-year-old Afghan father of six who died Saturday in ICE custody was held Tuesday while more questions arise about why he was picked up and what caused his death less than a day later.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Magen David Adom, Israel's rescue service, released video showing a large crater in a street and shrapnel damage to an apartment building.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Here’s the 2026 NCAA Tournament men’s basketball bracket, released Sunday, March 15, 2026.—
Staff report,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Colossal’s researchers use it to alter the DNA of living animals so offspring express traits associated with their extinct relatives.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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The announcement generated both excitement and pointed criticism from researchers who question whether the company’s work truly qualifies as bringing extinct species back to life.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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The celebration, held Saturday at Safford's home, featured a drive-by parade and well-wishers who stopped to honor the centenarian whose life has spanned a century of American history.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Goalie Daniil Tarasov stopped 19 of 25 shots.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Such students would be immediately expelled and assessed out-of-state tuition fees.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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When a child is expelled from school, the Illinois State Board of Education is notified, but not necessarily when a child is pulled out by their parents.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Expired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expired. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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