Synonyms of elapse

elapse

verb

i-ˈlaps 

as in to expire

to come to an end

in those coin-operated binoculars at scenic areas your viewing time seems to elapse almost before it has begun

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expire
• stop
• end
• cease
• conclude
• halt
• lapse
• pass
• terminate
• finish
• die
• go
• determine
• close
• discontinue
• wind up
• break off
• wink (out)
• stall
• leave off
• break up
• let up
• quit
• bite the dust
• pause
• dead-end
• suspend
• pack (up or in)
• refrain (from)
• lay off (of)
• stay
• desist (from)
• cut out
• break down
• knock off
• abate
• give over
• wind down
• peter (out)
• conk (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continue
• persist
• hang on
• prolong
• extend
• draw out
• protract

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of elapse

According to the bill’s drafting, many medical professionals advise patients to receive treatment within 30 minutes of initial symptoms, but more than 90 minutes elapsed before McNair received care at an area hospital. —Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 29 July 2025

Combs' evolution as a Nashville headliner Seven years have elapsed since Combs headlined a room filled to Category 10's capacity in Nashville. —Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025

Each team started with just five minutes to find the ring, per that year’s tournament rules; if that time elapsed, their opponents got the point. —Jason Anthony, The Atlantic, 14 June 2025

The requirement of Lutnick's approval on contracts and extensions over $100,000 also is having ripple effects for contractors around the country as some contracts expire or are canceled because the time to review them has elapsed. —Andrew Freedman, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025