as in expiring
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 lapsing
Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Not only that, the rights would soon be up for grabs after lapsing at Disney.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Without a compromise to address lapsing health insurance subsidies, Democrats refused to change their votes.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Not only that, the rights would soon be up for grabs after lapsing at Disney.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lapsing
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Former state Attorney General Daniel Cameron, during a wide-ranging interview on Tuesday with the Washington Examiner, did not rule out the need to address expiring Obamacare subsidies that are the epicenter of the federal government shutdown.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Oct. 2025
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Democrats have demanded that extending expiring subsidies in the Affordable Care Act and reversing Republicans' Medicaid cuts be included in legislation to end the shutdown.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some duties will fall on Gonzales, but the passing game will funnel through quarterback coach Ryan O’Hara, not offensive coordinator Russ Callaway.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Philadelphia Eagles' offense definitely appeared to right the ship against the Minnesota Vikings this past Sunday, at least as far as the passing game was concerned.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The game marked the NBA’s formal return to NBC, ending a hiatus of 8,532 days since the last time an American pro basketball game that counts was broadcast on the network.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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The partnership with Sephora marked Rhode’s first foray into retail, with net sales topping $212 million in the 12 months ending March 31.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sabatini said that former President Ronald Reagan's doctrine included intervening on behalf of and supporting military governments with the intention of stopping the spread of communism.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Sabres goalie Alex Lyon had about as much chance of stopping the shot as an extra-large pepperoni and bacon stood of surviving a Friday night in the Kloke household.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But what was accomplished from the meeting remains unclear as Russia increased its aerial bombardment on Ukraine rather than ceasing military operations following the talks.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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And calling for a ceasefire means ceasing fire.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians and environmental advocacy group the Friends of the Everglades filed an early lawsuit that resulted in halting the construction of Alligator Alcatraz, arguing that the facility harms the fragile ecosystem of the Everglades.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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In January, Lau entered a Rule 11 agreement with Paxton, halting her from practicing.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will continue to be available to consumers under distinct brands post-closing, with Hulu continuing to be available in the larger Disney bundle.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The funding debate comes on the heels of the city concluding its monthslong search for a new streetcar manager this past summer.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Kings went 1-3 in the preseason, losing to the Toronto Raptors, Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Clippers before concluding preseason play with a 117-116 win over the Lakers.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Lapsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lapsing. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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