1
as in demise
the act of ceasing to exist
the expiry of a great empire is always a cataclysmic event
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as in death
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
once upon expiry, her soul entered the abode of the blessed dead
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Recent Examples of expiry
However, should political pressure force Powell out of his position before the expiry of his term in May, this could be seen as a major break from the central bank's long-standing independence, while potentially eroding confidence in the stability of the U.S. economy.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
Edge systems detect if stock is nearing expiry or is in the wrong area.
—Amy Gu, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
June options expiry flushed out selling pressure and triggered a short squeeze, as traders who bet against bitcoin near the $110,000 to $120,000 range were forced to cover.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 15 July 2025
In May, John Heitinga left his role as first-team coach following the expiry of then-manager David Moyes’ contract.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
Edge systems detect if stock is nearing expiry or is in the wrong area.
—Amy Gu, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
June options expiry flushed out selling pressure and triggered a short squeeze, as traders who bet against bitcoin near the $110,000 to $120,000 range were forced to cover.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 15 July 2025
In May, John Heitinga left his role as first-team coach following the expiry of then-manager David Moyes’ contract.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expiry
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The celebrity chef’s raw and darkly humorous memoir explores her family’s demise and reconstruction — through divorce, estrangements, a brother’s sudden death and another’s suicide.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Responses that, early on, can feel pragmatic—waiting it out, remaining silent, cutting a deal—only embolden autocrats, leading ultimately to the demise of democracy itself.—
DANIEL ZIBLATT,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Aug. 2025
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Researchers measured violent and property crime data from 2023, fatal car accidents, drug overdose deaths and excessive drinking rates.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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This time, Charles, Oliver and Mabel investigate the death of their building's beloved doorman Lester (Teddy Coluca), which may or may not have involved foul play and may or may not be connected to the mob.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The second quarter saw a boom in overall EV sales as customers rushed to buy before the expiration of the federal tax credit this fall.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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Exemptions apply to certain categories, including diplomatic and official visas (A, G, NATO classifications), as well as applicants renewing a full-validity B-1, B-2, or B-1/B-2 visa or a Border Crossing Card within 12 months of expiration, provided specific conditions are met.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Shakespeare, however, leaves their fates unknown.—
Emily Zarevich,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
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Their fate lies in the hands of Judge Edward Chen, who has been overseeing that lawsuit.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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However, the agency said, the termination was required regardless of conditions because the TPS designation was against national interests.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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For the first time, a district court judge ruled in the agency’s favor in a separate lawsuit over grant termination.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The strong output Friday night involved a variety of players and highlights, and included five passing plays of at least 20 yards and six runs of at least 20.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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Herbert finished 25-of-34 passing and did not turn the ball over.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Rumors have swirled about personal and financial tensions that led to the dissolution of their professional relationship.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Khloe Park, who formerly used the name Khloe Couleé, also posted about the dissolution of her relationship with her drag mother on Instagram, taking her thoughts to the grid.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Expiry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expiry. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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