1
as in setbacks
a change in status for the worse usually temporarily
the scandal caused the president to suffer a dramatic lapse in popularity
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2
as in mistakes
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
his slip of the tongue about the mayor's name was an unfortunate lapse
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3
as in cessations
the stopping of a process or activity
wasn't bothered by the lapse of her membership at the health club
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as in expires
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 lapses
Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
Despite this, Balaji’s family has continued to dispute the suicide finding, alleging investigative lapses, possible deleted or missing surveillance footage, and a lack of transparency from officials.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
In its lapses, Graff’s book, perhaps unconsciously, helps this dangerous temptation persist—along with the myth that the bombings were inevitable or unavoidable.
—Book Marks
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
There were a few lapses of judgement in Week 2, which is common for teams to start the season.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Having the right documents in place – such as a financial power of attorney and health care agent – can prevent lapses in care and help ensure financial continuity.
—Kristin McKenna, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The Zarutska family kept their statement focused on transit security, calling for a full investigation into potential lapses in safety protocols and failures within the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS).
—Michael Dorgan , Alexis McAdams, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
That means no monthly charges, no auto-renewals, and no sudden lockouts when your subscription lapses.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Public records and lawsuits show that many in-custody deaths involved serious health care lapses — medication being withheld, delayed care and failure to monitor people with serious illnesses.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
British voters who are angry with their government might find some small consolation in the fact that on their side of the Atlantic Ocean, ethical lapses can still carry a serious political price.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
Despite this, Balaji’s family has continued to dispute the suicide finding, alleging investigative lapses, possible deleted or missing surveillance footage, and a lack of transparency from officials.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
In its lapses, Graff’s book, perhaps unconsciously, helps this dangerous temptation persist—along with the myth that the bombings were inevitable or unavoidable.
—Book Marks
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
There were a few lapses of judgement in Week 2, which is common for teams to start the season.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Having the right documents in place – such as a financial power of attorney and health care agent – can prevent lapses in care and help ensure financial continuity.
—Kristin McKenna, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The Zarutska family kept their statement focused on transit security, calling for a full investigation into potential lapses in safety protocols and failures within the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS).
—Michael Dorgan , Alexis McAdams, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
That means no monthly charges, no auto-renewals, and no sudden lockouts when your subscription lapses.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Public records and lawsuits show that many in-custody deaths involved serious health care lapses — medication being withheld, delayed care and failure to monitor people with serious illnesses.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lapses
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Now the Braves will be left to regroup this winter after several injury setbacks for their star players.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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After more than 20 years of setbacks, Union Pacific Park in Fullerton is in the final stages of a complete overhaul and should be back open to the public by the end of the year.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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Rinzel has already been hit up by some of the other prospects for his perspective on rookie camp, on the climb to the NHL and the developmental process, on how to play with aggression and the confidence to make plays rather than with hesitation and the fear of making mistakes.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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If the Wildcats cut back on their mistakes.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Snag one for $14 before the overstock deal expires.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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The offer for the Google AI for Education Accelerator expires October 6.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Still, big gains can be followed by sharp reversals—so how has FFIV behaved after prior drops?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The data marked one of the first reversals after more than a decade of increasing despair.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Red Sox committed three errors, including two by second baseman David Hamilton.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Cordell report has since been discredited — missing transcripts, factual errors and even confusion of key witnesses.—
Matthew J. Frauenfeld,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When policy, innovation, and business insight align, CCU stops being a piece of green rhetoric and becomes good business.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The buck stops with the humans.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tropicana remains a business school case study on redesign blunders.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Arizona would have run Kansas State off the field Friday night but for a series of blunders.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All 32 teams made their 2025 season debuts in Week 1, with dramatic endings, statement wins and potentially damaging defeats among the outcomes on display.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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This year in particular, the 9/9 portal coincides with the moon in Aries — the first sign of the zodiac — creating a balance between endings and beginnings, especially with Saturn retrograde stationed at the last degree of Pisces while Neptune retrograde journeys through the first degree of Aries.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Lapses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lapses. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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