Synonyms of expires

expires

verb

present tense third-person singular of expire

1

as in ends

to come to an end

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ends
• ceases
• stops
• concludes
• halts
• terminates
• passes
• closes
• dies
• goes
• finishes
• elapses
• lapses
• determines
• discontinues
• breaks off
• winds up
• leaves off
• quits
• stalls
• breaks up
• winks (out)
• lets up
• stays
• bites the dust
• suspends
• dead-ends
• refrains (from)
• packs (up or in)
• pauses
• breaks down
• lays off (of)
• cuts out
• abates
• desists (from)
• gives over
• knocks off
• winds down
• conks (out)
• peters (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continues
• persists
• hangs on
• extends
• prolongs
• draws out
• protracts

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exhales
• blows (out)
• expels
• breathes (out)
• expectorates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inspires
• inhales
• inbreathes

3

as in dies

to stop living

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dies
• falls
• ends
• perishes
• departs
• succumbs
• disappears
• goes
• passes (on)
• passes away
• fades
• exits
• buys it
• kicks off
• croaks
• parts
• checks out
• kicks in
• pops off
• snuffs it
• drops
• steps out
• fails
• flatlines
• deceases
• gives up the ghost
• kicks the bucket
• demises
• pegs out
• bites the dust
• conks (out)
• predeceases
• consumes
• dries up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• comes to
• lives
• breathes
• lingers
• exists
• is
• revives
• thrives
• subsists
• flourishes
• prospers

4

as in radiates

archaic to throw or give off

linden trees expiring their rich perfume

Synonyms & Similar Words

• radiates
• releases
• casts
• emits
• evolves
• emanates
• expels
• eliminates
• sends (out)
• issues
• exhales
• shoots
• discharges
• irradiates
• gives out
• pours
• throws out
• erupts
• evacuates
• vents
• exudes
• oozes
• excretes
• ejects
• secretes
• sprays
• squirts
• spews
• jets
• gushes
• spurts
• spouts
• outpours

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• absorbs
• takes up
• sucks (up)
• soaks (up)
• inhales
• sponges

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of expires

Among other concerns, Booker noted that the consent decree expires after only five years, leaving no protections whatsoever in year six. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

But questions remain about what caliber of releases the industry can expect — and what happens after the five-year agreement expires. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Bonus issued as five $20 Bonus Bets over five weeks and expires seven days after issuance. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Today, as Ryan stares down the end of his third and final term, which expires in 2029, his mayoral tenure may get an extension. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Board Chair Laura Blackwell Lindsey, whose term expires in 2028, is the only current commissioner who will neither face voters nor leave office this year. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026

The extension would give the developer until October 2028 before the project’s design review approval expires. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

The temporary restraining order -- typically designed to preserve the status quo pending a closer review of the case by the court -- expires in two weeks. — Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026

The current contract, which guarantees state employees access to a pension and retirement healthcare once service requirements have been reached, expires June 30. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026