as in fading
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as in expiration
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1
as in ending
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 exhaling
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 dying
to stop living
made one last visit to his homeland and expired not long afterwards
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as in radiating
archaic
to throw or give off
linden trees expiring their rich perfume
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Recent Examples of expiring
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2025
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
And automakers aren't expecting to fully cut off EV production due to the credit expiring.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
And automakers aren't expecting to fully cut off EV production due to the credit expiring.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
That gave the Colts an untimed down despite the clock expiring.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The grocery tax expiring would have only added to the problem, officials said.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
For weeks, Democrats withheld their votes from a short-term funding measure to reopen the government without a deal to extend expiring health insurance subsidies.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 26 Jan. 2026
Those earning between 400% and 500% of the FPL can also sign up during the special enrollment period and will qualify for enough state assistance to replace half the amount of their expiring federal subsidies.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Connecticut Connecticut is the only other state that has moved to replace at least some of the expiring subsidies for those whose incomes are over 400% of the federal poverty line, the group of consumers who fell off the federal subsidy cliff, Norris said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Jones is on a three-year deal rather than an expiring contract, but the guard’s appeal is driven by his affordability and adaptability as a rotation player who can start in a pinch.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
DeRozan has a $10 million guarantee for 2026-27, which could have value for teams looking at him as an expiring contract.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026
With Nagy’s Chiefs contract expiring at the end of 2025, Kansas City plans to bring back Eric Bieniemy as its next offensive coordinator.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
Since that was expiring, voters in November 2024 replaced it with Measure A, a half-cent sales tax for the same purpose.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 17 Jan. 2026
Adjective
There’s another non-expiring contract — but maybe less realistic given what that contract looks like.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
So just for the sake of this exercise, let’s go along with the notion of Terry Rozier’s cap hold and Simone Fontecchio’s expiring.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
And automakers aren't expecting to fully cut off EV production due to the credit expiring.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
And automakers aren't expecting to fully cut off EV production due to the credit expiring.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
That gave the Colts an untimed down despite the clock expiring.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The grocery tax expiring would have only added to the problem, officials said.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Among current members of the roster who potentially could fetch a first-round pick at next week‘s deadline are Norman Powell, with his expiring contract at the end of the year, and Andrew Wiggins, who holds a player option for next season.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
For weeks, Democrats withheld their votes from a short-term funding measure to reopen the government without a deal to extend expiring health insurance subsidies.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 26 Jan. 2026
Those earning between 400% and 500% of the FPL can also sign up during the special enrollment period and will qualify for enough state assistance to replace half the amount of their expiring federal subsidies.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Connecticut Connecticut is the only other state that has moved to replace at least some of the expiring subsidies for those whose incomes are over 400% of the federal poverty line, the group of consumers who fell off the federal subsidy cliff, Norris said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Jones is on a three-year deal rather than an expiring contract, but the guard’s appeal is driven by his affordability and adaptability as a rotation player who can start in a pinch.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
DeRozan has a $10 million guarantee for 2026-27, which could have value for teams looking at him as an expiring contract.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026
With Nagy’s Chiefs contract expiring at the end of 2025, Kansas City plans to bring back Eric Bieniemy as its next offensive coordinator.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
Since that was expiring, voters in November 2024 replaced it with Measure A, a half-cent sales tax for the same purpose.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expiring
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Later classified AT2025ulz, the object displayed similar, fading red wavelengths as GW170817.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
17 Dec. 2025
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The film is an adaptation of the ghost novel What Happens At Night, which follows a married couple that travels to Europe to adopt a baby, staying in a cavernous, fading European hotel filled with eccentric characters.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Exactly what the expiration of OCFA’s part of the program means — and whether OCFA can still rejoin the partnership — is unclear.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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Healthcare premiums through the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, have now doubled for about 20,000,000 Americans with the expiration of those Obamacare subsidies.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Powell this week oversees his third-to-last meeting as chair, with his term ending on May 15.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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With the deadline approaching, a stake sale may be considered in the fiscal year ending March 2027.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The play left Doncic holding his hands together in front of his chest and exhaling in relief.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Gently tilting the pelvis stretches tight lower back muscles, while exhaling engages your deep core muscles to stabilize your spine.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The story follows an estranged son who returns to his remote village to care for his dying father, only to uncover that his bloodline is bound by an old pact with a demonic Djinn.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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In fact, those who receive a whole-body radiation dose equal to 4 grays, have a 50% chance of dying within 60 days if untreated.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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An ice dam occurs when the snow piled on your roof begins to melt from the sun or the heat radiating from your home.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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The classic, expensive-looking accessory instantly dresses up any outfit, with the intricate design radiating luxury and elegance.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
17 Jan. 2026
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The program’s expiry has already created uncertainty for those enterprises, however, and has given African partners reason to question the reliability of U.S. businesses.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Jan. 2026
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The money will only be returned after the traveler exits the US before the expiry of their visa.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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To cope with the situation, Perez would often tighten his budget by ceasing to go out with friends and cutting some corners to save extra money.—
Alvaro Acosta,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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TelaForce is ceasing operations due to certain contracts with a government agency ending, the letter says.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Expiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expiring. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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