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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
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
Not only that, the rights would soon be up for grabs after lapsing at Disney.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
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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Jones has spent the past three seasons as the defensive passing game coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings and also has served as that club's defensive backs coach.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In addition to McDaniel, the Chargers also interviewed Arizona Cardinals passing game coordinator Drew Terrell, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, former Titans head coach Brian Callahan, Chargers quarterbacks coach Shane Day and their passing game coordinator, Marcus Brady.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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The fate of hundreds of thousands of Haitian immigrants in the United States hangs in the balance, despite a federal judge’s injunction that stopped their immigration status from expiring.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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Huerter, who turns 28 this summer, began the day as one of Chicago’s eight expiring contracts.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 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
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France passes budget after failed no-confidence votes France passed an annual budget, ending a long-running debacle that felled prime ministers, amplified support for the far right, and raised doubts over the country’s long-term finances.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Newsome played for Harbaugh’s brother, Jim, at Michigan and then joined the Wolverines as a student assistant in 2018 after suffering a career-ending injury.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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As the day wears on, the interview subjects recall their WhatsApp groups lighting up, until more people from the surrounding buildings add to the sea of residents stopping the van from taking off.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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Teams will fill the rocket’s tank with more than 700,000 gallons of super-cold fuel, stopping a half-minute short of when the engines would light.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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The anti-trapping bills that are pumped through legislatures each year show no signs of ceasing.—
Skye Goode,
Outdoor Life,
29 Jan. 2026
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To cope with the situation, Perez would often tighten his budget by ceasing to go out with friends and cutting some corners to save extra money.—
Alvaro Acosta,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 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
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The leaks cropped up early in Monday’s loading operation and again hours later, ultimately halting the countdown clocks at the five-minute mark.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Top New York Democrats celebrate Sunrise Wind ruling Danish company Orsted sued the administration over halting both Sunrise Wind and its Revolution Wind for Rhode Island and Connecticut.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Lapsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lapsing. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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