EXPIRATION Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

expiration

noun

ˌek-spə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of expiration

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 For the Heat, the expiration of the trade exception for Highsmith, who has re-signed with the Phoenix Suns after being waived by them last week, continues a largely passive approach with the mechanism. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026 The expiration of the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran this week in theory allows Iran to begin charging tolls again. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026 Bernardo Silva already departed on a free transfer and joined Real Madrid after the expiration of his contract. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, the expiration of subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans have led to more uninsured patients visiting emergency rooms, challenging some hospitals’ financial status. — Alana Semuels, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expiration

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Noun

Tubes from hospital equipment were still attached to his face, gunshot wounds on his right side were still gaping, and tattoos which included a gun and a bullet casing were still embedded in his skin, a permanent memorial to the tools of his demise.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
But just one injury — or significant drop in play, for that matter – could bring about Miami’s early demise.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of demise

Noun

Those commitments should be included in a framework agreement, signed by all sides, which outlines the core elements of an eventual peace and enables a cessation of hostilities.

— Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
Texas law defines brain death as the irreversible cessation of brain function.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of cessation

Noun

After news broke of Panettiere’s death, tributes from across Hollywood came pouring in online.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
Jack Coleman, who co-starred in the sci-fi drama Heroes alongside Hayden Panettiere, mourned the actress’ death at age 36 in an emotional tribute.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of death

Noun

Despite this, the club’s talks over the mutual termination of his contract had been going on for several weeks, as reported by The Athletic.

— Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Research has shown that women with obesity earn about 6% less than thinner women for identical work and that people in larger bodies may also face discriminatory termination and negative stereotypes that can hinder hiring and career advancement.

— Brittney McNamara, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of termination

Noun

The site has now been sequestered and Malosso was ordered to tear down the theater, though its fate remains to be seen.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
In a brutal twist of fate for USC, just ahead of its Week 0 opener, defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart is now likely to miss the nonconference slate with a foot injury.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of fate

Noun

The result is a self-reflective collection of empowering pop anthems and wistful ballads that detail not only the dissolution of a relationship but a return to oneself.

— Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
The city’s current lease is dependent on the dissolution of Transformco’s current ground lease of the site.

— Frankie Rowley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

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