1
as in ends
to come to an end
speakers will not be allowed to continue after their allotted time has expired
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2
as in exhales
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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3
as in dies
to stop living
made one last visit to his homeland and expired not long afterwards
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as in radiates
archaic
to throw or give off
linden trees expiring their rich perfume
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Recent Examples of expires
To add insult to injury, fresh speculation emerged over the future of club captain Virgil van Dijk, whose contract expires this summer.
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Sam Tighe, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Powell's term expires in 2026 but could be extended.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
His loan from Lyon of Ligue 1 expires in the summer, and there was no purchase option written into the deal.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
Joao Virginia’s contract expires at the end of the season but contains a club option for a further year, and Asmir Begovic, who turns 38 in June, is also into the final four months of his deal.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
Moreno will serve the remainder of Arroyo’s term, which expires in April 2027.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
After your existing policy expires, yes.
—Ron Lieber, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
That exception expires in April.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
Sources close to the White House still questioned what would happen once Musk’s special government employee status expires at the end of May.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 17 Mar. 2025
Sam Tighe, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Powell's term expires in 2026 but could be extended.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
His loan from Lyon of Ligue 1 expires in the summer, and there was no purchase option written into the deal.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
Joao Virginia’s contract expires at the end of the season but contains a club option for a further year, and Asmir Begovic, who turns 38 in June, is also into the final four months of his deal.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
Moreno will serve the remainder of Arroyo’s term, which expires in April 2027.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
After your existing policy expires, yes.
—Ron Lieber, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
That exception expires in April.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
Sources close to the White House still questioned what would happen once Musk’s special government employee status expires at the end of May.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 17 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expires
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Waukegan’s balanced budget for the current fiscal year, which ends April 30, is $245 million.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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The parade then begins at the Basilica, runs through Savannah’s historic district, and ends near Forsyth Park.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2025
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When an individual dies, the body starts naturally decomposing almost immediately.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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And when a spouse dies, the surviving spouse at full retirement age can claim 100% of their spouse’s benefits — now, even if the surviving spouse has their own government pension.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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Instead, progress begins locally and radiates outward.—
Claire Foley,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Jan. 2025
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As the calendar turns its page from 2024 to 2025, the astronomical energy that radiates the cosmos will have a different effect on each of our lives.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The judiciary should act with resolve—now—to ensure that this abuse of executive power ceases.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Tempers flare and stadiums erupt in this incredible tournament, that never ceases to entertain.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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His visit to the referee training course falls the day after the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey in London, which was especially momentous as Princess Kate and King Charles attended for the first time in two years.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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If the issue falls outside your skillset, call a plumber to inspect and repair the sprinkler system.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Humiliated when Iran releases the hostages minutes after Reagan is inaugurated.—
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The woman in question was identified as Renee Brown, a 36-year-old single mom who works two jobs, loves her kid, and never stops, à la Reba McEntire.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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During the cruise, expect beachside dinners under the stars, stops at under-the-radar villages, and visits to temples.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2025
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The ouster of nine veteran FBI leaders, including the heads of the Washington and New York field offices, removes respected leaders from their posts and casts doubt across the organization.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
TIME,
24 Mar. 2025
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This bill casts an alternative vision for Florida immigrants, emphasizing fairness, economic growth and supporting immigrant communities critical to our economy.—
Carlos Guillermo Smith and Dotie Joseph,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Expires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expires. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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