lapses 1 of 2

noun

Definition of lapsesnext
plural of lapse
1
as in setbacks
a change in status for the worse usually temporarily the scandal caused the president to suffer a dramatic lapse in popularity

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2
as in mistakes
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy his slip of the tongue about the mayor's name was an unfortunate lapse

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3
as in cessations
the stopping of a process or activity wasn't bothered by the lapse of her membership at the health club

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lapses

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of lapse
as in expires
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 Synonyms for lapses
  1. setbacks
  2. expires
  3. reversals
  4. errors
  5. stops
  6. ends
  7. conclusions
  8. ceases
Noun
  • The ability to reframe setbacks as stepping stones is a hallmark of the most inspiring leaders.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Financial Times recently highlighted how setbacks often ignite creativity and innovation—an essential reminder for us all.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of setbacks
Verb
  • 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.
    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
Definition of expires
Noun
  • After a couple rounds of appeals and reversals, the man left the nursing home and died four days later.
    Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Role reversals between parents and children are common.
    Todd Miller, contributor, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of reversals
Noun
  • Most recently, the Department of Homeland Security Cyber Safety Review Board cited a ‘cascade’ of errors by Microsoft, allowing Chinese hackers to breach federal email systems.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Macy’s did not identify the individual responsible for the errors.
    David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of errors
Verb
  • 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
  • About three minutes into the video, Neely stops moving.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of stops
Verb
  • As the mourning ends, forcing his return, Anand must decide the fate of his relationship born under duress.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There'll be another chance to catch meteors before the year ends.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ends
Noun
  • Data can be used to remove some of the guesswork, helping your managers draw meaningful conclusions about past performance and gain a lens into their teams’ potential future performance.
    Arnab Mishra, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The jury was asked to draw starkly different conclusions from the evidence.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of conclusions
Verb
  • Doors shut, the cabin seals up tight, and outside noise ceases.
    Michael Harley, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
  • 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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