LAPSED Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

lapsed 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of lapsed

as in expired

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verb

past tense of lapse

as in ended

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 lapsed

Adjective

In most markets, the price increases only apply to new or lapsed subscribers. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 19 May 2026 This summer, McDonald's has leaned into new and limited-time menu items, as a move to attract more customers – returnees, as well as new and lapsed ones. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025

Verb

But Jewish Community Services of South Florida terminated the aide along with 17 others when their TPS lapsed. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 Although its industry agreement has lapsed, Netflix’s investment obligations have not. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lapsed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lapsed

Adjective

Caregivers are reminded never to use an expired car seat, as outlined in the product user manual.

— Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Using expired serums or creams as part of your nighttime routine can leave you with weaker results and a higher chance of irritation.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of expired

Verb

The city experienced a recent peak of 719 homicides in 2022, a year before Johnson took office, and ended last year with 416, according to Chicago police statistics.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
This is one family’s experience of their last year in Connecticut after major hospitals abruptly ended gender-affirming medical care for trans youth.

— Dr. SJ Job, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of ended

Verb

Group argued construction could be irreversible The National Trust for Historic Preservation, which is challenging the ballroom, had told the justices that the project would likely become irreversible unless it is stopped now.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Bilt, for its part, said the issue had to do with an earlier iteration of its credit cards that had stopped accepting customers.

— Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of stopped

Adjective

The Maldives Coast Guard began an over and underwater search for the four remaining divers, but once Benedetti’s body was found, the authorities began working under the assumption that the four remaining divers were inside the cave.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
This cross-over dish is amazing as both a side and a light dessert.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026

Definition of over

Verb

According to Reuters, Qalibaf, the Iranian parliament speaker, said that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until military threats ceased and sanctions on Iran were lifted.

— Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
History repeats itself Following the decline of prisoner importation in the early 20th century, West Virginia ceased to receive direct federal payments for housing prisoners.

— Ella Siegrist, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of ceased

Adjective

The obsolete buildings are gone, Zurich fills up vacant space, and his village remains on the cutting edge.

— Alex Nitkin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Golden Gate’s residents have grappled with issues around the complex’s living conditions for years, including mold, rodents and obsolete electrical systems, leading them to file suit in 2020.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of obsolete

Verb

At least 15 babies and children from the faith-healing sect died between 2015 and 2025 from illnesses that doctors could have successfully treated, the experts concluded.

— Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
Kirk Heilbrun, a forensic psychologist who evaluated Clancy in April, concluded his testimony Tuesday, testifying that Clancy was suffering from a form of bipolar disorder, but could still appreciate that killing her children was wrong.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

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