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
Both are widely respected, but Sky News has been loss-making for years and its current funding guarantee from Comcast — one of the stipulations of the 2018 deal — expires in 2028.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
The current deal expires on May 1, 2026.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The danger is greatest for those with final deportation orders, as they can be removed immediately once their temporary status expires.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Trout is 34 now, and will be closing in on 40 when his Angels contract expires.
—Ben Watanabe, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
The permanent restraining order expires on November 7, 2030.
—Tracy Wright , Christina Dugan Ramirez , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
This comes at a trying time for Coty, which is set to lose its jewel-in-the-crown Gucci license for fragrance and beauty, which expires in 2028.
—Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Watson bested her competition, Rose Mulvany Henry, by 1,406 votes and will replace outgoing Mayor Tyrone Garner when his term expires this year.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 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
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
The current deal expires on May 1, 2026.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The danger is greatest for those with final deportation orders, as they can be removed immediately once their temporary status expires.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Trout is 34 now, and will be closing in on 40 when his Angels contract expires.
—Ben Watanabe, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
The permanent restraining order expires on November 7, 2030.
—Tracy Wright , Christina Dugan Ramirez , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
This comes at a trying time for Coty, which is set to lose its jewel-in-the-crown Gucci license for fragrance and beauty, which expires in 2028.
—Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Watson bested her competition, Rose Mulvany Henry, by 1,406 votes and will replace outgoing Mayor Tyrone Garner when his term expires this year.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expires
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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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It’s estimated that one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease in the US.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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When Nora and Agnes’ mother dies, the siblings gather friends and loved ones in the home for a memorial.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 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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From December through February, shuttle service largely ceases (outside of select days and weekends; check shuttle schedules for up-to-date details).—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Plenty of literary audio has been made in the more than eight years since S-Town, but the writer language used to talk about podcasting ceases to exist outside the editing room.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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So Nude pair falls neatly in line — proof that even in full-metal glamour, minimalism with an edge is having a very good year.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter’s chart-topping Man’s Best Friend slips 5-6 on the latest Billboard 200 with 38,000 equivalent album units earned (down 8%), while Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving falls 6-7 (37,000, down 3%).—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
9 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 16 Nov. 2025.
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