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
State law requires a special election the following November to elect a successor to complete the rest of Klobuchar’s current six-year term, which expires in 2030.
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Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
With club captain Dani Carvajal leaving as his contract expires, Madrid will lose their captain for the sixth season in a row — following the exits of Ramos (2021), Marcelo (2022), Karim Benzema (2023) Nacho (2024, when Toni Kroos left, too) and Luka Modric (2025, when Lucas Vazquez also departed).
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Robert Lewandowski will leave the club at the end of his contract while Rashford will return to Manchester United once his loan deal expires at the end of the season.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Near-perfect execution down the field in chunks to get the game-winning field goal as time expires.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
With just a month before Saratoga’s public safety contract with Santa Clara County expires, the city is looking to its neighboring town for a lifeline.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
He’s expected to re-sign with the Hawks this offseason as his entry-level contract expires.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Act now — the fund expires before another president takes office — and get your just compensation for the acts of a vindictive government.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Of note, this code expires December 31, 2026, and Great Wolf Lodge Niagara is excluded from the deal.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
With club captain Dani Carvajal leaving as his contract expires, Madrid will lose their captain for the sixth season in a row — following the exits of Ramos (2021), Marcelo (2022), Karim Benzema (2023) Nacho (2024, when Toni Kroos left, too) and Luka Modric (2025, when Lucas Vazquez also departed).
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Robert Lewandowski will leave the club at the end of his contract while Rashford will return to Manchester United once his loan deal expires at the end of the season.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Near-perfect execution down the field in chunks to get the game-winning field goal as time expires.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
With just a month before Saratoga’s public safety contract with Santa Clara County expires, the city is looking to its neighboring town for a lifeline.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
He’s expected to re-sign with the Hawks this offseason as his entry-level contract expires.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Act now — the fund expires before another president takes office — and get your just compensation for the acts of a vindictive government.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Of note, this code expires December 31, 2026, and Great Wolf Lodge Niagara is excluded from the deal.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expires
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Voting for the mall ends June 1.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Fans who fear Major League Baseball is headed toward a work stoppage because the collective-bargaining agreement ends later this year could not have liked the events of the past week.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Verb
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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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The pair is forced to live in their pool house while renting out their house, and the tension only increases when Moon’s lover and TV husband dies and her TV son (Stevie’s crush) arrives for the funeral.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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The show lives and dies on these brothers, their relationship with each other, and, of course, their indomitable Auntie Lucky, played to perfection by Poorna Jagannathan.—
Michelle Nader,
IndieWire,
30 May 2026
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The vibrant floral print of this Vince Camuto Maxi Dress practically radiates vacation energy.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Mineral Milk feels like cozying up with a blanket on a cold beach day, with lavender, sea salt, and an amber accord that radiates warmth.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
28 May 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
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Once delivery becomes observable, the human response layer ceases to be a black box.—
Judit Sharon,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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And as if managing the spotlight and headlines weren’t enough, Austin trips and falls right in front of Diego Cruz, his attractive, flirty rival.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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But the proud born-again evangelical is channeling the zeal of an old-fashioned tent revival, even if some of his rhetoric falls far outside the bounds of the Good Book.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Verb
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How Insulin Resistance Works in the Body Insulin is the hormone your pancreas releases to move sugar out of your bloodstream and into your cells, where it is used for energy.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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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,
2 June 2026
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The city’s easy-to-use tram system has stops just two blocks away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Four stops along the way offer free refreshments from highlighted local businesses.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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“Expires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expires. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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