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expire

[ik-spahyuhr] / ɪkˈspaɪər /
VERB
come to an end
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cease close conclude depart die finish lapse pass pass away quit run out terminate
STRONG
croak decease elapse end go perish stop
WEAK
bite the dust buy it cash in chips kick the bucket pass on pass over strike out up and die
Antonyms
STRONGEST
be born begin come commence continue get initiate introduce live open start stay
VERB
breathe out
Synonyms
STRONG
emit exhale expel
Antonyms
WEAK
breathe in inhale

Example Sentences

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He said he thinks things could get especially choppy once lockups expire, meaning company insiders and early investors are able to sell their shares after an initial restricted period.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

The Supreme Court is separately expected to rule in the coming months on whether a president can remove Fed governors before their terms expire.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The deduction, set to expire after 2028, has income caps and specific federal requirements for qualifying overtime pay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The agreement had been due to expire, but talks on renewing the deal were extended by two months to thrash out an agreement.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

He added several months to her mother’s so their immunity would all expire at the same time.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman