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
At SeaWorld San Antonio, kids under the age of five can enjoy free, unlimited admission to SeaWorld until January 2027, plus unlimited visits to Aquatica for only $39—just be sure to register before the offer expires on May 30.
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Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
The truce, which exists in the absence of a more formal trade deal, expires in November.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Still, filing a protective claim before the statute of limitations expires preserves your rights if the Kwong decision is ultimately upheld.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 15 May 2026
These self-aware comedies, each following women trying to leave their mark in Hollywood before their cachet expires, have satirized the business with cutting specificity.
—Caroline Framke, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
As for the escalating value of the tax on property owners, Lyman said a clause allowing the city to collect 115% of the project price, meant to cover fluctuations in operation costs, expires after 10 years.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Henkelman’s lease expires at the end of the year.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
That fight ended in a one-year truce that expires this fall.
—Alicia Park, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Players, coaches and some staff were already exempt from the fees, which are meant to be returned if a visitor leaves by the time their visa expires.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
The truce, which exists in the absence of a more formal trade deal, expires in November.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Still, filing a protective claim before the statute of limitations expires preserves your rights if the Kwong decision is ultimately upheld.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 15 May 2026
These self-aware comedies, each following women trying to leave their mark in Hollywood before their cachet expires, have satirized the business with cutting specificity.
—Caroline Framke, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
As for the escalating value of the tax on property owners, Lyman said a clause allowing the city to collect 115% of the project price, meant to cover fluctuations in operation costs, expires after 10 years.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Henkelman’s lease expires at the end of the year.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
That fight ended in a one-year truce that expires this fall.
—Alicia Park, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Players, coaches and some staff were already exempt from the fees, which are meant to be returned if a visitor leaves by the time their visa expires.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expires
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But Polis, whose final term ends early next year, will also leave office having checked off some issues that have lingered for years.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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Co-owner Danielle Dore said the move ends 52 years of renting and will bring more seating, a dog-friendly patio and the same all-day breakfast focus.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 May 2026
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Even in summer, evenings turn crisp, drawing locals and visitors alike outdoors to sip tea as the sun slips behind the escarpment and the mountain exhales its cool.—
Anna Zacharias,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Jan. 2026
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When summer fades and the crowds head home, the island finally exhales.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2025
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Own a $1 million condo and your spouse dies?—
Greg Raiff,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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If every truth that creates legal complexity dies on contact, people stop raising anything that might trigger those functions at all.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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But while others are outraged on his behalf, and the audience continues to litigate the show’s end, Colbert remains positive and radiates gratitude.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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His palpable belief in fatherhood as a life’s work radiates off the screen.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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The archaeologists and researchers of the Israel Antiquities Authority are constantly at work because this city never ceases to surprise.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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The imposing tower never ceases to amaze local resident Ogden Driskill, whose family has ranched on the land at its base for generations.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Chelsea’s squad demographic falls somewhere in between but is probably closer to the former than the latter, and a football legend with his resume should not encounter the authority problems faced by owner BlueCo’s previous hires.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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And that’s why—but that doesn’t make sense because the money falls from the ceiling.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Organic waste releases carbon dioxide and accounts for as much as 17% of total methane emissions, according to the EPA.—
Elizabeth MacBride,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Russell said that funding will ramp up as county staff releases more funds from Measure W, a sales tax increase approved by voters in 2020 that has raised $800 million.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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This court order temporarily stops most collection activities, including lawsuits, wage garnishments, bank levies and collection calls.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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The team stops functioning as a unit and starts behaving as a collection of individuals.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
18 May 2026
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“Expires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expires. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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