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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
Oliver Renick, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Asuma sank his opening four 3-pointers, including two with the shot clock expiring, to give Minnesota an early 20-17 lead with eight minutes left in the first half.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
New England, led by rookie Tom Brady, shocked the world as Vinatieri's 48-yard kick with the clock expiring launched a dynasty.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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
Michael Khouw, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
If the latest investigations produce new tariffs in time to replace the expiring Section 122 levies, the process will have taken less than half that long.
—Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
If the latest investigations produce new tariffs in time to replace the expiring Section 122 levies, the process will have taken less than half that long.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Shaw was the only resident to submit a citizen interest form for her expiring seat.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Had 10 pass deflections in 2025 and five interceptions in 2024, and could be a developmental ball-hawk behind Talanoa Hufanga and Brandon Jones (the latter of which is on an expiring deal).
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Only an immense draft package could even create a degree of sway, and even then, would have to be accompanied by expiring, non-cap-clogging contracts.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Mead has started 10 of Arsenal’s 17 WSL matches this season, and with her contract expiring in June — the same month as England’s final two qualifiers — her next move feels crucial.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Faced with expiring tax credits, wind turbines are also taking a hit.
—Dave Trecker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 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
In a transaction that raised a lot of eye brows, someone spent $120,000 on 1,000 $230-strike calls in COIN expiring this Friday.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Asuma sank his opening four 3-pointers, including two with the shot clock expiring, to give Minnesota an early 20-17 lead with eight minutes left in the first half.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
New England, led by rookie Tom Brady, shocked the world as Vinatieri's 48-yard kick with the clock expiring launched a dynasty.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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
In fact, historically, spending 5% on an at-the-money call option expiring in two weeks would have resulted in a loss overall.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
If the latest investigations produce new tariffs in time to replace the expiring Section 122 levies, the process will have taken less than half that long.
—Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
If the latest investigations produce new tariffs in time to replace the expiring Section 122 levies, the process will have taken less than half that long.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Shaw was the only resident to submit a citizen interest form for her expiring seat.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Had 10 pass deflections in 2025 and five interceptions in 2024, and could be a developmental ball-hawk behind Talanoa Hufanga and Brandon Jones (the latter of which is on an expiring deal).
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Only an immense draft package could even create a degree of sway, and even then, would have to be accompanied by expiring, non-cap-clogging contracts.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Mead has started 10 of Arsenal’s 17 WSL matches this season, and with her contract expiring in June — the same month as England’s final two qualifiers — her next move feels crucial.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Faced with expiring tax credits, wind turbines are also taking a hit.
—Dave Trecker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expiring
Adjective
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Livaura Retinol Anti-Aging Hand Cream Retinol is a vitamin A derivative that boosts cell turnover and collagen production, while fading wrinkles, fine lines, and reducing visible signs of aging like dullness, dark spots, and texture.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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Thus, the wrecking ball came for the Purple Passion Pit and the rest of the complex, a monument to a fading but wonderfully hospitable era of Chicago entertainment and local entrepreneurship.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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The agreement provides breathing room for Israel and Lebanon to continue diplomacy by pushing off the looming expiration of an initial, 10-day ceasefire brokered last week.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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The report comes amid increasing costs and the expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits.—
ByMary Kekatos,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Nats then went to the bullpen, ending his night at eight runs (four earned) on five hits over 4 2/3 innings.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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But it was retrieved and Oaks Christian’s runner was tagged out at the plate trying to score, ending the game.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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For breathwork, Yasinksi recommends inhaling for four seconds, pausing for four seconds at the top, and then exhaling slowly.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Curry, wearing a bulky wrap around his knee, leaned back and took a long, deep breath before exhaling as the game tipped off.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Another found that women who remained childless after a fertility evaluation had more than a twofold higher risk of dying by suicide than those who eventually did have a child.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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According to a February 2024 review of 45 studies encompassing some 10 million people, eating 10% more ultraprocessed foods raised the risk of developing or dying from dozens of adverse health conditions.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On the ceiling, where the nave and transept intersect, there will be a depiction of the Holy Spirit as a dove with radiating light and flames.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
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What emotion is radiating from the walls?—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Further peace talks between the US and Iran were in doubt, with just hours to go before the expiry of a ceasefire.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The data marks the first meaningful snapshot of how market dynamics will change for GLP-1 makers as their patents near expiry.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sam Brunson, a nonprofit law professor at Loyola University Chicago, told Fortune that as a general rule, a donor who dislikes how a charity later spends its money has no recourse beyond ceasing to donate.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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With this version of LIV Golf potentially ceasing to exist, and a potential player path back onto the PGA Tour a complete unknown, players could be scrambling to find their footing in the professional golf world for at least a brief period of time.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Expiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expiring. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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