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

Police also rely on outdated databases from judicial authorities, which means individuals can end up in police custody for expired or revoked arrest warrants. — Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026

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

Verb

When Rupert Murdoch came to town and purchased the Sun-Times in 1984, Kramer left (along with dozens of other staff members) and took a job at the Tribune; Simon had to wait months until his contract expired. — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026

But federal officials have targeted for arrest other immigrant groups whose TPS expired. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026