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 lapsing
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
The move comes as the partial shutdown enters its sixth week, with funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsing in mid-February.
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La'tasha Givens,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
The House’s Business Affairs and Labor Committee will vote on a bill that essentially would create state-level workplace standards, in a bid to step in for lapsing federal standards and oversight.
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Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
23 Feb. 2026
Senators are still far apart on a bipartisan immigration compromise that could stop government funding from partially lapsing Friday night.
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Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
The Urban Institute estimates nearly 5 million people will ultimately drop their health coverage in 2026 and be uninsured due to lapsing subsidies.
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Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
While Senate Republicans largely stuck together during the record-breaking government shutdown last year, Democrats capitalized on the crisis to bring attention to lapsing health care subsidies that expired at the beginning of the year, raising premiums for millions of Americans.
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Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
19 Jan. 2026
Bipartisan lawmakers this week launched two discharge petitions designed to force votes to prevent the subsidies from lapsing.
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Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
15 Dec. 2025
Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is lapsing after Friday — affecting 1 in 8 Americans who rely it to help buy groceries.
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Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
Or to some shaky American accents that keep lapsing.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
The move comes as the partial shutdown enters its sixth week, with funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsing in mid-February.
—
La'tasha Givens,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
The House’s Business Affairs and Labor Committee will vote on a bill that essentially would create state-level workplace standards, in a bid to step in for lapsing federal standards and oversight.
—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
23 Feb. 2026
Senators are still far apart on a bipartisan immigration compromise that could stop government funding from partially lapsing Friday night.
—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
The Urban Institute estimates nearly 5 million people will ultimately drop their health coverage in 2026 and be uninsured due to lapsing subsidies.
—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
While Senate Republicans largely stuck together during the record-breaking government shutdown last year, Democrats capitalized on the crisis to bring attention to lapsing health care subsidies that expired at the beginning of the year, raising premiums for millions of Americans.
—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
19 Jan. 2026
Bipartisan lawmakers this week launched two discharge petitions designed to force votes to prevent the subsidies from lapsing.
—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
15 Dec. 2025
Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is lapsing after Friday — affecting 1 in 8 Americans who rely it to help buy groceries.
—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lapsing
Adjective
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Taylor, now in his 16th season out of Virginia Tech, is the only quarterback in NFL history with 10,000-plus passing yards, 2,000-plus rushing yards, 70-plus passing TDs, 20-plus rushing TDs and fewer than 35 interceptions.
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The two groups aren’t just growing at different speeds—they’re moving apart with every passing year, and the absolute distance between them grows faster as both numbers get larger.
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With her 180-day mandate as interim president expiring, Rodríguez insists search-and-rescue operations remain active, dismissing residents’ accounts of delays and equipment shortages.
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Decodo’s data found discounts arriving as fast as 15 minutes after abandonment, with most offers expiring within 24 to 72 hours.
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What’s the vibe for you, post-dying?
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Garden centers aren't giving a refund for a dying or dead plant but rather a discount on a new purchase.
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In its latest half-year earnings, published May 21, EasyJet reported a pre-tax loss of £552 million for the six months ending March 31, despite a 12% jump in half-year revenues to £4 billion, warning of price rises and slower bookings.
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Efraín Juárez, then the coach of Pumas, was asked about the possibility of his team ending a long title drought.
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During the post-closing ceremony panel, the jury president showed a sense of humor when discussing the challenges of serving as the leading member of the voting committee for a prestigious film festival, like being away from the phones all morning.
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This is covered in a standard inspection, often called a pre-drywall or pre-closing inspection.
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Technology led to the suspect's arrest Officers obtained doorbell camera footage, which showed a silver SUV stopping along a curb on Majors Choice Drive.
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Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone.
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This tactical evolution, alongside exceptional finishing quality, underscores a tournament defined by strategic depth.
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More finishing ability to complement their distinctive style.
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Kraken, one of the oldest crypto exchanges in the global industry, is ceasing on World Cup fever and drawing parallels between soccer fans and ‘hodlers’ in their promotions.
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While this weekend was about celebration, the recent announcement that another USL SL club, the Spokane Zephyr, is ceasing operations after just two seasons, put the overall plans for the league’s growth in question.
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“Lapsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lapsing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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