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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His contract expires in the summer, and the Argentine's patchy injury record had already raised questions over whether it was worth triggering the clause that would commit United to another season.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
That raises an awkward question for a personalized shot that could cost around $300,000: Why not just give Keytruda earlier, especially once cheaper copies arrive after its patent expires in 2028?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
Olsen’s contract with Fox expires after this season as well.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 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
