as in passing
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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 Synonyms for lapsing
Adjective
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Critically, Villa’s left-back must show composure in possession during their build-up, where he is expected to stay deep, receive under pressure and provide a passing option, as shown here against Arsenal in January.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025 -
Denver’s defense, led by Surtain II, ranked third in scoring defense while Nix turned in one of the best rookie seasons by a quarterback in NFL history by finishing with the most passing touchdowns, touchdowns, completions and passing yards of any rookie quarterback.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This deal removes the largest expiring contract the Lakers could use in any future trade.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, the copyright is expiring only on the version of Popeye introduced in 1929.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The guard play was lackluster all year, and when Austin Jackson sustained his season-ending knee injury in early November the run game vanished.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
4 Jan. 2025
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Despite the hit, Wentz stayed in the game for four more plays to finish the drive, ending it with a touchdown pass to wide receiver Alshon Jeffery on fourth and goal.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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It can also be caused by significant stress, surgery, or stopping birth control pills.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
8 Jan. 2025
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After stopping the vehicle, Jackson reportedly ran from the car with a gun in his hand, according to court records.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The root system enters a state of rest, ceasing growth.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2025
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With Stewart-Haas Racing ceasing operations at the end of 2024, Briscoe was among the drivers needing to find a new team.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Nevertheless, halting the pipeline sent European Union natural gas prices rising to 50 euros ($52), their highest since the 330-euro spike in 2022 after the invasion.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC News,
2 Jan. 2025
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Nevertheless, halting the pipeline sent European Union natural gas prices rising to 50 euros ($52), their highest since the 330-euro spike in 2022 after the invasion.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC News,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Former police chief Joe Chacon, who served in the role from 2021 to 2023, nixed a plan to do so after concluding that the sidewalks were too narrow and could not safely contain the swarms of people that flock to the area on weekends.—
Bianca Moreno-Paz,
Austin American-Statesman,
2 Jan. 2025
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Resistant to sacrifice, the country was concluding that intelligence, integrity and mastery of the issues were not enough for presidential success.—
Jonathan Alter,
TIME,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Lapsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lapsing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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