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as in expiration
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1
as in ending
to come to an end
speakers will not be allowed to continue after their allotted time has expired
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2
as in exhaling
to let or force out of the lungs
he vows to hold on to that belief until he expires his last breath
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3
as in dying
to stop living
made one last visit to his homeland and expired not long afterwards
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as in radiating
archaic
to throw or give off
linden trees expiring their rich perfume
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Recent Examples of expiring
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2025
Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
New England, led by rookie Tom Brady, shocked the world as Vinatieri's 48-yard kick with the clock expiring launched a dynasty.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
So just for the sake of this exercise, let’s go along with the notion of Terry Rozier’s cap hold and Simone Fontecchio’s expiring.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
And automakers aren't expecting to fully cut off EV production due to the credit expiring.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
And automakers aren't expecting to fully cut off EV production due to the credit expiring.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
That gave the Colts an untimed down despite the clock expiring.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The grocery tax expiring would have only added to the problem, officials said.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
However, the boost for seniors is only temporary, expiring in 2028.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
A week after fielding questions about his future and expiring contract, Sale signed another extension.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Licensing deals mean streaming content is always in flux, and expiring in April are every James Bond flick and more.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Supplies are expiring or getting thrown out as staff wait for word on whether work can move forward, employees told NBC News.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
The Dodgers are very much caught in the middle of CBA posturing with the current agreement expiring this year.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
The Knights must replace at least six players with expiring eligibility, led by three starters in point guard Themus Fulks, shooting guard Riley Kugel and power forward Jamichael Stillwell.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Winger Guro Reiten will have had her Chelsea future in the back of her mind this season, knowing her contract was expiring in the summer.
—Karen Carney, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
There’s another non-expiring contract — but maybe less realistic given what that contract looks like.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
Asuma sank his opening four 3-pointers, including two with the shot clock expiring, to give Minnesota an early 20-17 lead with eight minutes left in the first half.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
New England, led by rookie Tom Brady, shocked the world as Vinatieri's 48-yard kick with the clock expiring launched a dynasty.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
So just for the sake of this exercise, let’s go along with the notion of Terry Rozier’s cap hold and Simone Fontecchio’s expiring.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
And automakers aren't expecting to fully cut off EV production due to the credit expiring.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
And automakers aren't expecting to fully cut off EV production due to the credit expiring.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
That gave the Colts an untimed down despite the clock expiring.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The grocery tax expiring would have only added to the problem, officials said.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Bulls mostly picked up throwaway, expiring deals at the deadline, but that wasn’t the case with Ivey.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
However, the boost for seniors is only temporary, expiring in 2028.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
A week after fielding questions about his future and expiring contract, Sale signed another extension.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Licensing deals mean streaming content is always in flux, and expiring in April are every James Bond flick and more.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Supplies are expiring or getting thrown out as staff wait for word on whether work can move forward, employees told NBC News.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
The Dodgers are very much caught in the middle of CBA posturing with the current agreement expiring this year.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
The Knights must replace at least six players with expiring eligibility, led by three starters in point guard Themus Fulks, shooting guard Riley Kugel and power forward Jamichael Stillwell.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Winger Guro Reiten will have had her Chelsea future in the back of her mind this season, knowing her contract was expiring in the summer.
—Karen Carney, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expiring
Adjective
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Thus, the wrecking ball came for the Purple Passion Pit and the rest of the complex, a monument to a fading but wonderfully hospitable era of Chicago entertainment and local entrepreneurship.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Livaura Retinol Anti-Aging Hand Cream Retinol is a vitamin A derivative that boosts cell turnover and collagen production, while fading wrinkles, fine lines, and reducing visible signs of aging like dullness, dark spots, and texture.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The expiration of the collective bargaining agreement between the league and its players union in December has turned the possibility — or even the given — of a work stoppage next offseason into the proverbial elephant in the clubhouse.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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These increases have been blamed largely on the expiration of COVID-19-era premium tax credits.—
Barbara Hoare,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ducks captain Radko Gudas, slowed by a lower-body injury, insisted on playing in the rematch of a March 12 game in which his knee-on-knee hit on Auston Matthews led to a season-ending injury for the Toronto captain and a five-game suspension for Gudas.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The legislation also calls for ending the sales tax on school supplies like pens, pencils, crayons, backpacks and lunchboxes, along with energy efficient appliances for residential use, including washers, dryers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and standard-size refrigerators, among others.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Yeah, exorcising that demon of just kind of singing about it, putting it on paper, and then just kind of exhaling and let that go, that's an important process.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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To cope, Sesko practices box-breathing to calm himself, a technique involving four four-second phases of breathing in, holding your breath before exhaling, and then holding again.—
Ian Irving,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Concord police said a physical altercation involving several adults, near an elementary school, ended with a man dying Wednesday evening.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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McCray’s flashlight began dying, and Corder passed him a spare.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There’s a bohemian vibe radiating from Serena & Lily’s Kittery rug, but the rigid grid motif lends the design some structure, a detail that can appeal to more formal design personalities.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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Grayson is a strong and beautiful presence, radiating warmth, humor, and style, and sporting a wide range of talents.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bitcoin’s largest options expiry of the year is colliding with geopolitical volatility that shows no sign of letting up with make or break peace talks uncertain.—
Sidhartha Shukla,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Glasner fanned the flames by announcing his intention to leave Palace upon the expiry of his contract in the summer, and angered supporters with his words in multiple press conferences.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In practice, that involved ceasing to provide links or recommendations to official Potter events and products and committing themselves to directly countering the misinformation Rowling was spreading to her vast online audience.—
Séamas O'Reilly,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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Without ever ceasing to be an artist.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Expiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expiring. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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