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
While the school's charter expires June 30, BCSB CEO Edwin Avent said he's appealed the board's decision.
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Dennis Valera, CBS News, 19 June 2026
In New York, that poses an even larger issue, as the hotel workers’ union contract expires June 30 for the first time in a decade.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 June 2026
The Angels’ stadium lease expires in 2032, and the team can extend it through 2038.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
The Hormuz clause expires in 60 days.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
When your membership expires, you will be locked out of content available only to Big Think members.
—Big Think, 18 June 2026
Bastien’s license expires on July 31, according to the health department’s licensing database.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
The latter joined Gotham in January on an initial loan, before joining on a permanent deal until 2029 upon the 31-year-old Norway international’s contract with Chelsea expires in July.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 17 June 2026
These tariffs are expected to take effect after a temporary 10% import tax expires next month.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Dennis Valera, CBS News, 19 June 2026
In New York, that poses an even larger issue, as the hotel workers’ union contract expires June 30 for the first time in a decade.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 June 2026
The Angels’ stadium lease expires in 2032, and the team can extend it through 2038.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
The Hormuz clause expires in 60 days.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
When your membership expires, you will be locked out of content available only to Big Think members.
—Big Think, 18 June 2026
Bastien’s license expires on July 31, according to the health department’s licensing database.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
The latter joined Gotham in January on an initial loan, before joining on a permanent deal until 2029 upon the 31-year-old Norway international’s contract with Chelsea expires in July.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 17 June 2026
These tariffs are expected to take effect after a temporary 10% import tax expires next month.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expires
Verb
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The robot handles laundry, and the clip ends before the messier second attempt.—
Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Dallas Wings fans will be able to watch Azzi Fudd play basketball even after this WNBA season ends.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 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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In cases where a father kills his children and then dies by suicide, Salinas said the violence is rarely random or spontaneous.—
Sara-James Ranta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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Romanch Mahajan dies in horse carriage accident The ride suspension comes after Romanch Mahajan, an 18-year-old tourist visiting New York City from India, was thrown from a carriage and killed Wednesday.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The field absorbs solar radiation from the sun and radiates that heat back onto the pitch.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Heat radiates from the pages of this extraordinary novel about a poor family in rural Mississippi in the days leading up to Hurricane Katrina.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Verb
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In the company of Charlie and Catherine, Leonora ceases to feel like herself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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With a simple pair of black flats and a light sweater draped over her shoulders, her light blue satin slip dress ceases to be reserved for special occasions.—
Michel Mejía,
Glamour,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Otherwise, falls, trampling, injuries and deaths could occur.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Leah Lewis stars as introverted Ellie, who falls for popular girl Aster (Alexxis Lemire) while writing love letters to her on behalf of a male friend.—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The team also built a version of the microbe that releases human IL-10.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Pappalardo said the staying power of the gains will ultimately be tested as the company releases quarterly earnings reports, beginning with an initial disclosure in six to eight weeks.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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The closest Metra stops to the Obama Presidential Center are on the Metra Electric Line, which also makes stops at McCormick Place and Millennium Park.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Yamal stops at Walmart before the World Cup.—
Alex Connor,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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