1
as in demise
the act of ceasing to exist
directed that upon her expiration her splendid Italian-style villa be given to the public as a museum
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as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
with the expiration of all brain activity there was no point in keeping the patient alive
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as in death
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
the cancer patient passed away sometime during the night, the exact moment of her expiration not being known
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Recent Examples of expiration
The winter weather advisory will expire at the same time for the Baltimore region, but the expiration times will creep further into the afternoon for more northern states.
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Rizzo believes the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement after the 2026 season might be influencing club behavior toward veteran players.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
Inflation, rising housing costs,and the expiration of benefits are among the reasons for the increase.
—Abigail Brone, NPR, 22 Feb. 2025
Some investors also noted that Friday's large expiration of derivatives contracts tied to the stock market may have exacerbated the sell-off.
—Stan Choe The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 22 Feb. 2025
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Rizzo believes the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement after the 2026 season might be influencing club behavior toward veteran players.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
Inflation, rising housing costs,and the expiration of benefits are among the reasons for the increase.
—Abigail Brone, NPR, 22 Feb. 2025
Some investors also noted that Friday's large expiration of derivatives contracts tied to the stock market may have exacerbated the sell-off.
—Stan Choe The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expiration
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Both brothers are quickly brought up to speed, though, when they’re made co-CEOs of the underground operation to fill the power vacuum left by Baba’s demise.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
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Given the important roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards, the pressures that are exerted on them, and the failure of some boards to meet those challenges, some community leaders have advocated for their demise in favor of a different approach.—
Timothy J. McClimon,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Zelenskyy said a ceasefire could involve the release of prisoners, bans on missiles and long-range drones and the cessation of attacks on energy and civilian infrastructure.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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That means there are, at last, some bears and some cash, that can be coaxed back in with a cessation of presidential economic intervention.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
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The Los Angeles County's lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, alleges the utility company's equipment caused the devastating blaze, which ignited on Jan. 7 and resulted in the deaths of 17 people and the destruction of thousands of structures.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Prince was the last artist to claim three albums in the top 10 following the singer’s 2016 death.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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In the event of any such cancellation, termination or suspension, a notice will be posted and a random drawing will be held from among all eligible, nonsuspect entries received prior to such time.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
6 Mar. 2025
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Ye and Adidas joined forces for a lucrative partnership in 2013, as the Yeezy footwear line was reportedly worth $1.5 billion at the time of the termination.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2025
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There could be sudden news or an ending around health or employment matters, too.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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The problem is, Howard has final cut, and no one at Continental has the guts to confront him about his terrible ending.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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While the fate of that specific artist is currently unknown, one interesting thing has happened in the wake of this.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Over the last 58 years, the fates of the Druze in the Golan have diverged sharply.—
Uriel Heilman,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2025
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Ukrainians are a good-humored, industrious and resourceful people who finally achieved independence in 1991 with the dissolution of the Soviet Union, precipitated by the aggressive stance against communism by President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run begins with the band’s founding in 1971—with Linda McCartney, Denny Laine, and Denny Seiwell—and is organized around their nine albums, including the 1973 staple Band on the Run, on through to their dissolution in 1981.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
26 Feb. 2025
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To that end, the Tokyo itinerary includes exhibitions against the Hanshin Tigers and Yomiuri Giants, an event hosted by Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts and a welcome party organized by Imanaga and Suzuki.—
Patrick Mooney,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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No charges were filed against him at the end of the Internal Affairs investigation, but Sheriff Gregory Tony dismissed him after 23 years on the force.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Expiration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expiration. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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