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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
Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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
Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 2 June 2026
The 26-year-old Brazil international has long been tracked by Old Trafford’s recruitment department and appeals in part because of his contract expiring in 2027, which has brought down Atalanta’s asking price.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers, who have an excellent farm system and a history of trading for players on expiring contracts.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Trade Johnson, who has an expiring contract.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
In the end, Davis pivoted in early 1990 to moving the team back to Oakland, with Sacramento’s $50 million offer expiring not long before plans were announced.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Matchday revenue was down 5%, because the team played three fewer home games, and sponsorship revenue sank 9%, primarily from the club’s training kit agreement with Tezos expiring before the end of the season.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
After 15 years, Microsoft will start expiring Secure Boot certificates on most PCs in June.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Western states have struggled for years to divvy up the dwindling supply, and old agreements are expiring.
—Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 20 May 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
And the fact that Pochettino’s contract is so close to expiring was only going to add to this type of rumor mill — and to legitimate interest and recruitment.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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
Verb
The company said the plan could save customers nearly $3 billion by utilizing expiring tax credits.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 2 June 2026
The 26-year-old Brazil international has long been tracked by Old Trafford’s recruitment department and appeals in part because of his contract expiring in 2027, which has brought down Atalanta’s asking price.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers, who have an excellent farm system and a history of trading for players on expiring contracts.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Trade Johnson, who has an expiring contract.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
In the end, Davis pivoted in early 1990 to moving the team back to Oakland, with Sacramento’s $50 million offer expiring not long before plans were announced.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Matchday revenue was down 5%, because the team played three fewer home games, and sponsorship revenue sank 9%, primarily from the club’s training kit agreement with Tezos expiring before the end of the season.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
After 15 years, Microsoft will start expiring Secure Boot certificates on most PCs in June.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Western states have struggled for years to divvy up the dwindling supply, and old agreements are expiring.
—Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expiring
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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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Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is set to leave the club after the expiration of his contract this summer.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Alfonsi confirmed the expiration of her CBS News deal in an interview with The New York Times published Wednesday.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Hong Kong/Hangzhou — Stephen Curry announced a partnership for his signature brand with Li-Ning on Monday, ending his sneaker free agency in a major win for the Chinese sportswear giant.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Rasmus Hojlund confirmed last month that Napoli’s qualification for the Champions League triggered a clause which will turn his loan deal permanent, ending a three-year spell as a United player.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Take 30 to 40 deep cyclical breaths, inhaling fully into the belly and chest, exhaling without force.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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After a day of meetings, errands, and a phone that won’t stop buzzing, there’s nothing quite like settling in at home and finally exhaling.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Far from being a dying way of life, as many people think, the Amish population is growing rapidly — doubling roughly every 20 years.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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Their mother, whom Jerry has been looking after, is dying, and there are medical bills that need to be straightened out.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Insulate sun-facing walls and garage doors to block heat from radiating inside.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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The galaxy's heart shines brightly in the image, with gleaming rays of light radiating from its center while gas and dust swirls around.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
19 May 2026
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Ansu Fati’s permanent transfer to Monaco could be confirmed before the expiry of his loan on June 30, which will also look good on Barça’s records for the financial year ending on that date.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Take a good reputable brand, store as advised on the label, and use within expiry limits.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2026
Verb
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While this weekend was about celebration, the recent announcement that another USL SL club, the Spokane Zephyr, is ceasing operations after just two seasons, put the overall plans for the league’s growth in question.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Determined to focus on peace The ceasefire is looking a little more firing and a little less ceasing this morning.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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“Expiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expiring. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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