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adjective

as in fading

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noun

as in expiration

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verb

present participle of expire
1
as in ending
to come to an end speakers will not be allowed to continue after their allotted time has expired

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2
as in exhaling
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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3
as in dying
to stop living made one last visit to his homeland and expired not long afterwards

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4
as in radiating
archaic to throw or give off linden trees expiring their rich perfume

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Recent Examples of expiring
Adjective
There’s another non-expiring contract — but maybe less realistic given what that contract looks like. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
Looking beyond that, there was heavy volume in the 775 and 800-strike expiring in mid-October. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026 The next World Cup cycle will be a dramatically different negotiation, with Fox’s bargain-rate deal expiring and the 2026 ratings bonanza on the table as evidence of what the rights are actually worth. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 June 2026 And the fact that Pochettino’s contract is so close to expiring was only going to add to this type of rumor mill — and to legitimate interest and recruitment. — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 29 May 2026 Asuma sank his opening four 3-pointers, including two with the shot clock expiring, to give Minnesota an early 20-17 lead with eight minutes left in the first half. — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026 New England, led by rookie Tom Brady, shocked the world as Vinatieri's 48-yard kick with the clock expiring launched a dynasty. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026 So just for the sake of this exercise, let’s go along with the notion of Terry Rozier’s cap hold and Simone Fontecchio’s expiring. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026 And automakers aren't expecting to fully cut off EV production due to the credit expiring. — Susan Tompor, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025 That gave the Colts an untimed down despite the clock expiring. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
With a pending lockout, expiring player contracts and possible retirements, who knows what the future will hold. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 With that temporary order expiring Tuesday, the judge issued a preliminary injunction that preserves the status quo indefinitely while the case is pending. — Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026 Buck recently re-signed with ESPN on a six-year contract worth over $100 million, but Aikman has remained on an expiring contract that has the three-time Super Bowl champion set to hit free agency in 2027. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026 The Houston Astros have parted ways with manager Joe Espada after deciding not to renew his expiring contract. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 The Yankees’ bench coach, Brad Ausmus, is on an expiring deal as well. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026 The difference can in part be explained by a string of trades in deep in-the-money put contracts expiring in June 2028. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 Naturally, the urban horticulturalist played by Andie MacDowell finds someone willing to marry her ASAP, namely a French man (Gérard Depardieu) whose visa is expiring. — Kelly Allen, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 Heading into an offseason filled with uncertainty and a likely lockout due to the expiring collective bargaining agreement, DePodesta has his work cut out for him in addressing the club’s starting pitching needs. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expiring
  1. fading
  2. expiration
  3. ending
  4. exhaling
  5. dying
  6. radiating
  7. sinking
  8. expiry
Adjective
  • The classic budget-friendly design features a high-rise waistband that stays put, stretchy fabric that’s moisture-wicking and non-fading, and versatile colors like classic black and army green.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
  • In Aniara, the entire natural world is simply absent, a fading, unsustainable memory of something once alive.
    — Jenny Odell, Longreads, 2 June 2026
Definition of fading
Noun
  • Under the City Charter, those commissioners have the power to remove the police chief at any time prior to the expiration of the chief’s term.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Because these promotions are awarded in site credits rather than cash, be sure to review playthrough requirements, minimum odds, and expiration windows before claiming.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of expiration
Verb
  • But the Mets missed the postseason in 2024 and were 10½ games out on April 26, ending the suspense early this season.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Miami needed 43 points, two overtimes and a replay review to uphold a game-ending interception, but the Hurricanes left Hard Rock Stadium with a comeback victory over rival Florida State on Saturday night.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of ending
Verb
  • Hubbard and his family can be heard exhaling as soon as the hook was dislodged.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 28 July 2026
  • Take 30 to 40 deep cyclical breaths, inhaling fully into the belly and chest, exhaling without force.
    — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Definition of exhaling
Verb
  • At the same time, Harris, closer in age to his part than the women, moves and sounds like the old cowboys, with an affecting note of sorrow — the lion dying, and dying with regrets — sounding throughout his performance.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Amaya says researchers have already seen evidence of sea birds dying in response to warmer water temperatures along the coast.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of dying
Verb
  • In photos shared by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos on September 19, the British lawyer could be seen radiating in a sunshine yellow sundress during a week-long trip to Malawi, Africa as part of a Clooney Foundation for Justice initiative.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Barbara and Ibby forge a friendship that’s unexpectedly compelling because of the strength of the two actors, radiating an interiority that isn’t on the page.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of radiating
Adjective
  • The sinking exercise was designed to strengthen the two countries’ ability to carry out long-range maritime strikes.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of sinking
Noun
  • That contract costs about 37 cents and needs Snap to rally 30% before expiry to pay off.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Leaders should map each derivative, set provable expiry controls and test one end-to-end erasure request before migration.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
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“Expiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expiring. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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