1
as in demise
the act of ceasing to exist
the expiry of a great empire is always a cataclysmic event
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2
as in death
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
once upon expiry, her soul entered the abode of the blessed dead
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Recent Examples of expiry
Experts tell Newsweek that that their expiry could lead to major financial strain for households already grappling with tight budgets, with some potentially dropping coverage altogether.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
It was reported that Disney’s desire to remake its classic cartoons was driven by the expiry of the copyright to the characters in them.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
After No 2 goalkeeper Matt Turner’s season-long loan from Nottingham Forest ended, Walter Benitez signed on a free transfer following the expiry of his PSV contract.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Sell $77 call, Sept. 12 expiry Cost: $50 Potential Profit: $50 If CROX finishes at or above $77 (the short strike) by expiration, the spread pays its full $1.00 value—turning a roughly $0.50 debit into a 100% return.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
It was reported that Disney’s desire to remake its classic cartoons was driven by the expiry of the copyright to the characters in them.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
After No 2 goalkeeper Matt Turner’s season-long loan from Nottingham Forest ended, Walter Benitez signed on a free transfer following the expiry of his PSV contract.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Sell $77 call, Sept. 12 expiry Cost: $50 Potential Profit: $50 If CROX finishes at or above $77 (the short strike) by expiration, the spread pays its full $1.00 value—turning a roughly $0.50 debit into a 100% return.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expiry
Noun
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At the same time, the home furnishings industry was undergoing a major shift with the rise and demise of various direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Like the viewers, those who worked on Chief of War had a similar reaction to the news of Nahi’s untimely demise.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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Many on the right have reacted strongly to those perceived to be celebrating or mocking Kirk's death, calling for consequences such as losing their jobs or in Omar's case, being censured.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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But there is no evidence that the vaccines in use now cause any other major safety risks, including pediatric deaths.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The expiration of Bay Area eviction bans also spurred a wave of displacement.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Any expiration can cause volatility, but a triple witching has potential to introduce an exaggerated amount of volatility.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Six months later, fate intervened.—
Marianne Lehnis,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Few believe Kim would countenance relinquishing his nuclear deterrence, given the fates of Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi and Iraq’s Saddam Hussein, both toppled after abandoning their weapons programs.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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That communal void is felt by Craig Waterman (Robinson) following the termination of his brief friendship with Austin (Paul Rudd), the cool new neighbor who, in the first act, magically injects Craig’s life with a male friend group, outdoor adventures, jam sessions, and evening hangs.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
12 Sep. 2025
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The termination notice was sent on June 26 and Jones signed with the Clippers 13 days later.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Varholak closed his night 11-for-18 passing with 247 yards and a trio of touchdowns for Hingham (along with 47 yards rushing), while Reale added four receptions for 72 yards and two scores.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Allen finished 22-of-28 with 213 passing yards and three touchdown passes.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Still, the elephant in the room remains the People’s Party’s attitude toward Thailand’s sacrosanct monarchy, since reform of Article 112 lay behind Move Forward’s dissolution.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Wright notified the researchers of the dissolution a day later.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Expiry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expiry. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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