expire
verb (used without object)
to come to an end; terminate, as a contract, guarantee, or offer.
expires
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present tense formof expire (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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MLB owners are expected to impose a lockout when the collective bargaining agreement expires on Dec. 1.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
If it expires, the lottery will keep the $40m prize for future games.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
His current deal expires at the end of next season but BBC Sport revealed in March that talks over a new contract were underway with the process now at an advanced stage.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Furthermore, once the temporary order expires at the end of this year, there’s the issue of reinforcement.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
One god draws in the breath of life and rises; another god expires.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
