lapsing 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of lapsingnext
as in passing

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lapsing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of lapse
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 Synonyms for lapsing
  1. passing
  2. expiring
  3. ending
  4. stopping
  5. ceasing
  6. halting
  7. concluding
Adjective
  • Newer versions will follow with every passing year: The Mickey who wears his now-signature white gloves, which didn’t appear until 1929, is entering the public domain in 2025.
    Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
  • With each passing year, the potential for water stress to disrupt business and economic stability grows clearer.
    Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of passing
Verb
  • An ideal framework for Los Angeles would be baking some protections to both firsts and shipping out the expiring contracts of point guard D'Angelo Russell, center/power forward Christian Wood, and guard Jalen Hood-Schifino, plus the deal of defense-first reserve point guard Gabe Vincent.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Consider how Harbaugh took advantage of the obscure fair-catch free-kick rule to help his team pick up three points with time expiring in the second quarter.
    Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of expiring
Verb
  • Without advice from the United States and its allies, Kyiv has produced unrealistic ideas on ending the war—such as Zelensky’s victory plan announced this fall.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Viking cruises spur the project Viking in 2022 began using Milwaukee as a turnaround site for its Great Lakes cruises — with trips starting or ending here.
    Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of ending
Verb
  • Tom Allen’s defense completely rattled the Mustangs and now they’ll be challenged with stopping a Broncos team that ranks fourth in the FBS in scoring offense.
    Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Best of all, this show-stopping pool and its adjacent sundeck offer magnificent panoramic views.
    Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of stopping
Verb
  • Indeed, in February, The Star Ledger is ceasing its print publication entirely and moving to an online-only format.
    Charles Ornstein, ProPublica, 18 Dec. 2024
  • This event led to Cruise losing its operating permit in California and ceasing operations in Arizona and Texas.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ceasing
Verb
  • Yoon's martial law decree and parliamentary impeachment have triggered a political storm, disrupting state affairs, halting high-level diplomacy and sending shockwaves through financial markets at a time when the country was already grappling with a faltering economy.
    KIM TONG-HYUNG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • While many storks continue to follow these traditional routes, some populations in western Europe have adapted to milder winters and abundant food supplies by halting their migrations and overwintering closer to their breeding grounds.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of halting
Verb
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson was opposed to its release, citing a longstanding practice of concluding ethics investigations after a member had left Congress.
    Emily Chang, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Carey recently wrapped her Christmastime Tour, concluding a month-and-a-half long run with a final performance at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
    Marissa Muller, WWD, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of concluding
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