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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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
Even if the tenant had a long-term lease, the estate is still legally responsible for the rent until the lease expires.
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Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The retailer's most popular coupon, the 20% Big Blue coupon, which never expires, also remains valid.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Half of South Carolina subsidized families would drop insurance if the help expires.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
According to the Washington Business Journal, which first reported on the Netflix plans, the lease on its current offices expires in November.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Under the Michigan Senate plan, state funding could only be used if the federal food assistance funding expires.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The impact beyond grocery If SNAP funding expires, recipients may buy less of other goods, too.
—Courtney Reagan, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
The licenses will be valid for up to one year unless the applicant’s visa expires sooner.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Extra financial help with premiums - in the form of enhanced tax credits - expires in December, and rates are going up.
—NPR, 26 Oct. 2025
Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The retailer's most popular coupon, the 20% Big Blue coupon, which never expires, also remains valid.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Half of South Carolina subsidized families would drop insurance if the help expires.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
According to the Washington Business Journal, which first reported on the Netflix plans, the lease on its current offices expires in November.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Under the Michigan Senate plan, state funding could only be used if the federal food assistance funding expires.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The impact beyond grocery If SNAP funding expires, recipients may buy less of other goods, too.
—Courtney Reagan, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
The licenses will be valid for up to one year unless the applicant’s visa expires sooner.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Extra financial help with premiums - in the form of enhanced tax credits - expires in December, and rates are going up.
—NPR, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expires
Verb
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But Duffy said air traffic controllers probably wouldn’t return to work right away, even if the shutdown ends.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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From arts and history to beaches and boardwalks, these four coastal towns are worth a visit after the busy season ends.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Backed by a twinkling, twanging guitar, Hartzman gently exhales a tune that describes, if not praises, the tougher parts of love.—
Karly Hartzman,
Vulture,
8 Oct. 2025
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Steven Spielberg saw the original cut of the film prior to its release in which Katie dies, and convinced Peli to reshoot the more ominous ending where Featherston simply goes missing.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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While some tests can provide hints that someone has the condition, CTE can only be definitively diagnosed after a person dies and researchers can physically examine that person’s brain, Crary said.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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This one radiates intrigue without trying, a cool blend of rhubarb, rose, and vetiver that reads sophisticated but spontaneous.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Replace your traditional table runner with a DIY magnolia garland that radiates seasonal charm.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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In a filing on Friday, the nearly-defunct federal body sought summary judgment in NPR’s lawsuit against the organization over its decision to appropriate funding for satellite distribution to a select group of NPR member stations before the CPB ceases operations.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The motor disengages or ceases to function when the brakes are applied or the throttle is released.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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And King Priam, at great personal risk, shows up with a ransom and falls on his knees and clasps Achilles’ hand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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As Venus and Chiron clash, an attempt to connect with a new acquaintance falls flat.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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The sulfur-rich stream, fed by natural springs and winds through the cavern, releases hydrogen sulfide that sustains this unexpected chain of life.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The elevator stops at each floor and a new ghostly guest arrives offering some insight into Will’s plan.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Some gardeners choose to pinch those old flowers away every day to enhance the look of their plants, while others decide to wait until the entire flower scape stops blooming to cut the scape stem down to the soil line.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Expires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expires. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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