1
as in ends
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 exhales
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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as in dies
to stop living
made one last visit to his homeland and expired not long afterwards
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as in radiates
archaic
to throw or give off
linden trees expiring their rich perfume
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Recent Examples of expires
High on the agenda in Azerbaijan will be a global climate finance goal for after 2025, when the current goal of $100 billion per year expires.
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Mahalia Dobson, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Gorman, currently executive chairman of Morgan Stanley, chairs the Disney board’s succession planning committee, which is working to identify and prepare the company’s next leader before Iger’s contract expires.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
The state's death warrant expires at midnight.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024
Ukraine's agreement to allow the fuel transport expires at the end of the year, and Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal told Fico that Kyiv would not extend or renew the agreement.
—Ibrahim Aksoy, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
Many companies may, by default, check boxes that give them permission to charge you after the free trial expires, according to PIRG.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2024
After the agreement with Ukraine expires, Hungary will import Russian energy via a pipeline that runs through Turkey.
—Ibrahim Aksoy, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
Senate Bill 871 from 2018 granted $330 million a year in credits, but expires next June 30.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 17 Oct. 2024
This year, Will Smith signed a $140 million contract that expires in 2033.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Mahalia Dobson, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Gorman, currently executive chairman of Morgan Stanley, chairs the Disney board’s succession planning committee, which is working to identify and prepare the company’s next leader before Iger’s contract expires.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
The state's death warrant expires at midnight.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 18 Oct. 2024
Ukraine's agreement to allow the fuel transport expires at the end of the year, and Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal told Fico that Kyiv would not extend or renew the agreement.
—Ibrahim Aksoy, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
Many companies may, by default, check boxes that give them permission to charge you after the free trial expires, according to PIRG.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2024
After the agreement with Ukraine expires, Hungary will import Russian energy via a pipeline that runs through Turkey.
—Ibrahim Aksoy, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
Senate Bill 871 from 2018 granted $330 million a year in credits, but expires next June 30.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 17 Oct. 2024
This year, Will Smith signed a $140 million contract that expires in 2033.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expires
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Instead, the Sun ends the final moments of the week on a happy note with its good pal, Jupiter.Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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Much traditional research often ends without truly providing great insights and without generating any disturbance in the discourse.Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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For example, what happens if a witch dies midtrial?Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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Cut back plants in fall, or earlier if the plant dies back from heat, to reduce leaf miner populations.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
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William Brenner radiates an uncompromising kind of confidence, from the shiny top of his balding skull to his professionally polished loafers.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
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Many people describe Quinn, who radiates positive energy and has an infectious smile, as the doyenne of LA’s art scene.Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Prosecutors said that about 3 minutes and 10 seconds into the video, Neely ceases all purposeful movement.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2024
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Getting dressed ceases to be a compromise.Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
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Ocean Sun has developed a flexible floating rig that rises and falls with the waves.New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
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The demonic aspect of the show falls heaviest on Linda (Julie Bowen), Dylan’s mom, who begins feeling — and experiencing — an evil presence around her.Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
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The ingredient releases gradually overnight to restore elasticity, even out the skin tone, and minimize the appearance of wrinkles without irritating the skin.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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In addition to these core expressions, Johnnie Walker releases limited-edition bottlings and innovations, such as the Johnnie Walker High Rye.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Perhaps other cats do the same because the moonlight casts shadows on the walls of their home, Siracusa said.Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
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The ‘petals’ that make up this feature were inspired by the blue agave plant and casts a dramatic shadow around the bar to integrate light throughout the space.Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Some similar dynamics inform the images of Jean-Michel Basquiat with which the exhibition concludes.Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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However, Pete Alonso’s time with in Queens could be coming to end as soon as the Mets’ playoff run concludes.Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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