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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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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
But he has been hurt far too frequently over his four seasons in Chicago for the Bears not to seek an upgrade this offseason when Jenkins’ rookie contract expires.
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Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
After the promotion expires, customers in the extended home delivery zone will see an extended range delivery fee.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
The news today appears to settle what was becoming a contentious situation in the UK, where Max is set to roll out into Sky territory in 2026 amid an ongoing international expansion and after its HBO output deal with Sky expires.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
In Mendy's absence, Fran Garcia is likely to earn further starting prominence and get a chance to nail down the left back spot heading into 2025 at the same time that Madrid looks likely to miss out on Alphonso Davies come June 30 when the Canadian's Bayern Munich contract expires.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
That gives him a week and a half to sign before his posting window expires.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Trouba’s contract, with an $8 million AAV, expires after the 2025-26 season.
—Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 7 Dec. 2024
Whoever is elected or appointed to the position will hold office until 2026, when the current term expires.
—Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
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.
—Mahalia Dobson, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
After the promotion expires, customers in the extended home delivery zone will see an extended range delivery fee.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
The news today appears to settle what was becoming a contentious situation in the UK, where Max is set to roll out into Sky territory in 2026 amid an ongoing international expansion and after its HBO output deal with Sky expires.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
In Mendy's absence, Fran Garcia is likely to earn further starting prominence and get a chance to nail down the left back spot heading into 2025 at the same time that Madrid looks likely to miss out on Alphonso Davies come June 30 when the Canadian's Bayern Munich contract expires.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
That gives him a week and a half to sign before his posting window expires.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Trouba’s contract, with an $8 million AAV, expires after the 2025-26 season.
—Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 7 Dec. 2024
Whoever is elected or appointed to the position will hold office until 2026, when the current term expires.
—Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
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.
—Mahalia Dobson, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expires
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As the mourning ends, forcing his return, Anand must decide the fate of his relationship born under duress.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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There'll be another chance to catch meteors before the year ends.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
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When his grandmother dies, the 12-year-old must return to live with his estranged family.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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And when the insured person dies, all of the policy value goes to the beneficiaries tax-free.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This pride radiates into customer interactions, where employees go above and beyond to create memorable experiences.Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The truth is out, the lies are old (2024) radiates both texture and depth, meticulously woven from an eclectic mix of materials, including linen, lurex, rope, cotton, nylon, and wool.Salomé Gómez-Upegui, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
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Doors shut, the cabin seals up tight, and outside noise ceases.Michael Harley, Forbes, 28 Nov. 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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Despite spending more per person on healthcare than any other nation, the average life expectancy of American adults falls below that of 56 countries on six continents.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The hybrid formula falls somewhere between an emulsion and a stain with a delightfully hydrating feel.Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Some scientists are convinced that SAI, which releases tiny particles into part of the upper atmosphere, would work to cool the planet because of observations made after volcanic eruptions.Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Both companies are moving aggressively to capture market share before Apple releases its own AI features.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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About three minutes into the video, Neely stops moving.Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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The delicate, detailed little top that stops at the ribcage gives enough grace and space for the billowing bottom half, with sheer panels and dramatic, diaphanous cuffs.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Republican president-elect frequently casts the outgoing Democratic president as a feckless leader who shredded American credibility around the world during his four-year term.Aamer Madhani and Zeke Miller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite being total opposites, the holiday spirit casts its spell over the two creatives in A Jingle Bell Mingle.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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