1
as in demises
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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2
as in cessations
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 deaths
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 Synonyms for expirations
Noun
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The monitor reported security forces and allied factions were responsible for most of the deaths.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025 -
Community members have expressed an outpouring of love for the late couple since their deaths last week.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Older workers find layoffs and employment terminations especially tragic, given the difficulties in securing re-employment after job loss.—
Sheila Callaham,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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Ongoing Drinking Water Recalls Despite the recent terminations, at least two other drinking water brands are still recalled, according to FDA records.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
7 Dec. 2024
Noun
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With the holidays approaching, many are preparing for time off and planning ahead for the widespread business and store closures that typically occur.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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This morning’s must reads Irwindale Speedway closed over the weekend, leaving a massive void in the Southern California racing scene, which has seen a string of race track closures over the decades.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Stimulus payments were sanctioned by Congress to help prop up the economy during COVID-19 shutdowns.—
Russ Wiles,
The Arizona Republic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Social Security's contingency plan for government shutdowns The Social Security Administration has a contingency plan for shutdowns.—
The Arizona Republic,
The Arizona Republic,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Expirations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expirations. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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