as in fading
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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
Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
All the expiring contracts in the secondary, though, also afford Sullivan and Hafley an opportunity to bring in their own players at those positions.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
For Pettit, the debate over tax credits and expiring restrictions is less about policy and more about stability.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
This trade sent out an expiring deal in Huerter, who wasn’t young enough or consistent enough from 3-point range to fit into the team’s future.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
State agencies and project developers are asking the Colorado State Public Utilities Commission to quickly decide on a plan by Xcel Energy for new renewable energy facilities so the company can take advantage of expiring federal incentives.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
White and Dosunmu are expiring deals and could be valued solidly in the trade market before Thursday’s deadline buzzer.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
With his contract expiring in the summer of 2026, Palace must make serious efforts to tie their skipper down on a new deal, especially given the depth and quality in the squad behind Guehi is lacking.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Here are some key drug patents expiring soon.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2025
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
Last year’s sweeping tax bill introduced requirements that could kick thousands off of SNAP benefits, while expiring healthcare subsidies are leading to more expensive premiums for health insurance.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
All the expiring contracts in the secondary, though, also afford Sullivan and Hafley an opportunity to bring in their own players at those positions.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
For Pettit, the debate over tax credits and expiring restrictions is less about policy and more about stability.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
This trade sent out an expiring deal in Huerter, who wasn’t young enough or consistent enough from 3-point range to fit into the team’s future.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
State agencies and project developers are asking the Colorado State Public Utilities Commission to quickly decide on a plan by Xcel Energy for new renewable energy facilities so the company can take advantage of expiring federal incentives.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
White and Dosunmu are expiring deals and could be valued solidly in the trade market before Thursday’s deadline buzzer.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
With his contract expiring in the summer of 2026, Palace must make serious efforts to tie their skipper down on a new deal, especially given the depth and quality in the squad behind Guehi is lacking.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Here are some key drug patents expiring soon.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expiring
Adjective
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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
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Later classified AT2025ulz, the object displayed similar, fading red wavelengths as GW170817.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
17 Dec. 2025
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Those proposals, including tighter limits on non-disaster spending and new legislative oversight, were rejected by Senate Republicans wary of jeopardizing negotiations with the governor or risking the fund’s expiration.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The expiration effectively reinstated Manhattan Federal Court Judge Jeanette Vargas’ order from last week in a suit brought against the feds by the states of New York and New Jersey.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For LeBron James, missing the game meant the Lakers’ All-Star became ineligible for NBA postseason awards, ending his streak of making the All-NBA team at 21 seasons.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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James then missed a 3-point attempt at the other end, ending the back-and-forth bid, and the Thunder closed out the win at the free-throw line.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
10 Feb. 2026
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Delia accompanies me down to the first floor again, exhaling in a heavy whisper, such a catastrophe, more to herself than to me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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This wasn’t a group exhaling to let go of old pain.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The least massive stars take an enormous amount of time to burn through their fuel, living as red dwarfs and dying as white dwarfs, before fading away to black after roughly a quadrillion years pass.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Closer proximity of cytotoxic T cells with dying brain tumor cells was associated with longer patient survival after treatment.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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An ice dam occurs when the snow piled on your roof begins to melt from the sun or the heat radiating from your home.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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The classic, expensive-looking accessory instantly dresses up any outfit, with the intricate design radiating luxury and elegance.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
17 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Pharmexcil’s Joshi believes the average price of a monthly dose in India could fall to $77 within a year after the patent’s expiry, and eventually to around $40.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Kendall had wanted to discuss new ideas about marketing and his role following the October 2025 expiry of his previous contract.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Yet, without ceasing, another generation of Puerto Ricans pick up the mantle to chant in the streets and fight for their country, out of love for their forefathers and foremothers.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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The agency requested that the drugmaker take immediate action to address the violations, which could include ceasing all ads containing misleading claims.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Expiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expiring. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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