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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Unifor said the current labor deal expires on Aug. 20.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
The Darfur arms embargo, in place for over two decades, expires on Saturday.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
The warrant expires in September 2036 and is tied to potential revenue of up to $60 billion.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
That position could become a priority in January or next summer, particularly if it looks likely that there will be no contract extension for Mac Allister, whose deal expires in 2028.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
She said, “’Ef dooda, expires in two years.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
