lapsing 1 of 2

adjective

as in passing

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verb

present participle of lapse
as in expiring
to come to an end the contract will lapse at the end of the year unless we renew

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Recent Examples of lapsing
Verb
But with La Liga’s champions now signing fellow England wide man Anthony Gordon from Newcastle, and Rashford’s £40million release clause for other teams lapsing last week, a new set of negotiations will be required for his exit. — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026 The White House referred questions about the executive order lapsing to the Treasury Department. — ABC News, 17 July 2026 Or to some shaky American accents that keep lapsing. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026 The move comes as the partial shutdown enters its sixth week, with funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsing in mid-February. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026 The House’s Business Affairs and Labor Committee will vote on a bill that essentially would create state-level workplace standards, in a bid to step in for lapsing federal standards and oversight. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026 Senators are still far apart on a bipartisan immigration compromise that could stop government funding from partially lapsing Friday night. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Jan. 2026 The Urban Institute estimates nearly 5 million people will ultimately drop their health coverage in 2026 and be uninsured due to lapsing subsidies. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026 While Senate Republicans largely stuck together during the record-breaking government shutdown last year, Democrats capitalized on the crisis to bring attention to lapsing health care subsidies that expired at the beginning of the year, raising premiums for millions of Americans. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lapsing
  1. passing
  2. expiring
  3. dying
  4. ending
  5. closing
  6. stopping
  7. finishing
  8. ceasing
Adjective
  • While the departure of running back David Montgomery and the acquisition of Isiah Pacheco deserve a passing glance during preseason, everyone knows this is Jahmyr Gibbs' backfield.
    — Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • May 21 – June 20 One idea is ready to become more than a passing thought.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of passing
Verb
  • Checking it monthly for the credentials expiring, knowing the consequences.
    — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The ratio of 10-delta puts – options with roughly a 10% chance of expiring in-the-money – to 25-delta puts is in the 66th percentile high of the past five years, according to Cboe, meaning the low-probability options are in unusually high demand.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of expiring
Adjective
  • What’s the vibe for you, post-dying?
    — Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 22 June 2026
  • Garden centers aren't giving a refund for a dying or dead plant but rather a discount on a new purchase.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
Definition of dying
Verb
  • The list includes measures such as an end to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, withdrawing military forces and permanently ending the war.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Lake Mary All-Stars lost to North Carolina 4-0 on Saturday night, ending the team’s quest to win the Little League Softball World Series.
    — Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of ending
Adjective
  • Banijay Group received €801M from the deal, including a payment of €625M from RedBird IMI and a €176M pre-closing dividend.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 July 2026
  • During the post-closing ceremony panel, the jury president showed a sense of humor when discussing the challenges of serving as the leading member of the voting committee for a prestigious film festival, like being away from the phones all morning.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 May 2026
Definition of closing
Verb
  • Campione said her campaign was focused on protecting rural lands from being annexed into cities for rural subdivisions and stopping activities that could ruin water quality or override property rights.
    — James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Head south towards the River Douro, stopping to see sights such as the famed azulejo tiles in São Bento station and the cathedral along the way.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of stopping
Adjective
  • This tactical evolution, alongside exceptional finishing quality, underscores a tournament defined by strategic depth.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • More finishing ability to complement their distinctive style.
    — Pierre LeBrun, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Definition of finishing
Verb
  • The gallery has not specified a timeline for ceasing operations there.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 3 Aug. 2026
  • With the rain ceasing by Saturday evening, however, many suburbs went on with their fireworks as planned.
    — Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of ceasing

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