1
as in setbacks
a change in status for the worse usually temporarily
the scandal caused the president to suffer a dramatic lapse in popularity
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2
as in mistakes
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
his slip of the tongue about the mayor's name was an unfortunate lapse
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as in cessations
the stopping of a process or activity
wasn't bothered by the lapse of her membership at the health club
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as in expires
to come to an end
the contract will lapse at the end of the year unless we renew
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Recent Examples of lapses
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Even with some lapses as the season went on, Carlsson still has a bright future and projects to be worth almost $13 million a year over the next eight years.
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Advocates worry the change could mean lapses in communication for families and school officials who need help.
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Annie Ma,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
What happens if my work authorization lapses?
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Monica Rodriguez-Aguilera,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
The Brennan Center's Goitein said the law makes clear that the program's existing certifications and directives remain in force until their expiration date, regardless of whether Section 702 lapses.
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Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Past stowaway cases raise security concerns Situations like this one, while uncommon, sound alarms about lapses in aviation security, experts say.
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Sneha Dhandapani,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
The Golden Knights' defense had several unusual lapses in the first two games, putting Hart in position to make some difficult saves.
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ABC News,
5 June 2026
Four of the reports involved patient deaths, the agency said, adding that one domestic and one international investigation found significant lapses in environmental cleaning, personal protective equipment use, hand hygiene and surgical equipment reprocessing.
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Mariam Sunny,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
Hillary Li, counsel with the Justice Action Center, filed the lawsuit on behalf of East Bay Sanctuary Covenant and the Immigration Institute of the Bay Area, both of which serve DACA recipients who have faced delays and status lapses as clients.
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Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Even with some lapses as the season went on, Carlsson still has a bright future and projects to be worth almost $13 million a year over the next eight years.
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Advocates worry the change could mean lapses in communication for families and school officials who need help.
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Annie Ma,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
What happens if my work authorization lapses?
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Monica Rodriguez-Aguilera,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
The Brennan Center's Goitein said the law makes clear that the program's existing certifications and directives remain in force until their expiration date, regardless of whether Section 702 lapses.
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Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Past stowaway cases raise security concerns Situations like this one, while uncommon, sound alarms about lapses in aviation security, experts say.
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Sneha Dhandapani,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
The Golden Knights' defense had several unusual lapses in the first two games, putting Hart in position to make some difficult saves.
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ABC News,
5 June 2026
Four of the reports involved patient deaths, the agency said, adding that one domestic and one international investigation found significant lapses in environmental cleaning, personal protective equipment use, hand hygiene and surgical equipment reprocessing.
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Mariam Sunny,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Verb
That could — when the policy lapses ― expose taxpayers to additional risk.
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Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lapses
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The fair has already seen a series of setbacks that include cancellations from artists on the lineup, sparse crowds, electricity issues and even melted ice cream.
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But for many of the organization’s other pitching prospects in recent seasons, injury setbacks have been especially difficult to overcome.
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The team's mistakes cost the players early on when Germany scored in the 2nd minute to earn the lead.
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Sure, a lot of the mistakes or poor moments in defense can be waved away by recognizing that most of the team’s best defenders were sitting on the bench when the Turks wheeled away in delight with Ayhan’s goal.
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Temporary cessations of hostility, but no permanent closing of the moral and social divide between debtor and creditor, and no giving up on the thought that some lives matter more than others.
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The Newsom administration and California’s largest labor representative of state workers failed to reach an agreement on Tuesday to replace a contract that expires June 30, SEIU Local 1000’s chief negotiator said in an interview.
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Patients stay there for a few days to a week at a time, often until their involuntary commitment expires.
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Companies that address operational reliability early will avoid fragmented deployments, unmanaged risks and expensive reversals.
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But as the November election draws closer and Republicans are trying to defend their majorities, Trump is instead needling Congress with his demands and reversals, driving several Republican senators to disparage his actions publicly for the first time.
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Tigers rookies Hao-Yu Lee and Kevin McGonigle drove in two runs apiece after errors by third baseman José Caballero and left fielder Cody Bellinger.
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The Giants used three infield hits and two errors to score a pair of runs against Sale in the sixth inning, then Matt Chapman’s double set up Luis Arraez’s sacrifice fly in the seventh.
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The automatic stay halts proceedings but doesn't compel creditors to undo pre-petition filings without operative effect.
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Since prolonged production halts can cause permanent damage to oil wells, shutting them down is typically a last resort.
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Santorini stops being only a view and starts behaving like a place again.
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Workforce needs, customer expectations, and business conditions evolve, and leaders have to be willing to adjust if the model stops delivering results.
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“Lapses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lapses. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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