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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
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
The move comes as the partial shutdown enters its sixth week, with funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsing in mid-February.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The House’s Business Affairs and Labor Committee will vote on a bill that essentially would create state-level workplace standards, in a bid to step in for lapsing federal standards and oversight.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
Senators are still far apart on a bipartisan immigration compromise that could stop government funding from partially lapsing Friday night.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The Urban Institute estimates nearly 5 million people will ultimately drop their health coverage in 2026 and be uninsured due to lapsing subsidies.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
While Senate Republicans largely stuck together during the record-breaking government shutdown last year, Democrats capitalized on the crisis to bring attention to lapsing health care subsidies that expired at the beginning of the year, raising premiums for millions of Americans.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Bipartisan lawmakers this week launched two discharge petitions designed to force votes to prevent the subsidies from lapsing.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2025
Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is lapsing after Friday — affecting 1 in 8 Americans who rely it to help buy groceries.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
Or to some shaky American accents that keep lapsing.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
The move comes as the partial shutdown enters its sixth week, with funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsing in mid-February.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The House’s Business Affairs and Labor Committee will vote on a bill that essentially would create state-level workplace standards, in a bid to step in for lapsing federal standards and oversight.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
Senators are still far apart on a bipartisan immigration compromise that could stop government funding from partially lapsing Friday night.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The Urban Institute estimates nearly 5 million people will ultimately drop their health coverage in 2026 and be uninsured due to lapsing subsidies.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
While Senate Republicans largely stuck together during the record-breaking government shutdown last year, Democrats capitalized on the crisis to bring attention to lapsing health care subsidies that expired at the beginning of the year, raising premiums for millions of Americans.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Bipartisan lawmakers this week launched two discharge petitions designed to force votes to prevent the subsidies from lapsing.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2025
Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is lapsing after Friday — affecting 1 in 8 Americans who rely it to help buy groceries.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lapsing
Adjective
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Jack Plummer had his best passing game of the season and the Orlando Storm had every opportunity to take control of their game against the Birmingham Stallions at Inter&Co Stadium on Sunday night.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Taking advantage of these matchups with the passing game will be critical to the team’s success in 2026.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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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
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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
Adjective
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Garden centers aren't giving a refund for a dying or dead plant but rather a discount on a new purchase.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
17 Dec. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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That led many to believe that, while treatments and crisis care are vital, the goal of suicide prevention needs to expand beyond stopping people from dying to also giving them reasons to live.—
Aneri Pattani,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bain walked purposefully, never slowing, never stopping — not even to size himself up in his new Bucs hat in the mirror — before striding onstage for a hug with the commissioner.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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His aversion to seeing the deficit widen further on the back of a bigger military bill highlights a phenomenon observed by historian Niall Ferguson, who has said any great power that spends more on debt servicing than on defense risks ceasing to be a great power.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
2 May 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
Adjective
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Other alternatives such as offering a seller credit to cover potential post-closing assessments or adjusting the purchase price to reflect the risks of such costs are also being employed.—
Michael L. Hyman,
Miami Herald,
29 Dec. 2025
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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 Chicago Transit Authority is resuming normal service on the Green Line, after halting service on its western section due to an unauthorized person on the tracks near the Damen stop.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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In an apparent effort to dutifully execute his wishes, DOJ filed a motion demanding that District Judge Richard Leon dissolve his injunction halting the ballroom project.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lapsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lapsing. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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