as in expired
to come to an end
in those coin-operated binoculars at scenic areas your viewing time seems to elapse almost before it has begun
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Recent Examples of elapsed
It was later revealed that, due to a series of miscommunications and difficulties in penetrating the highly secure apartment, several hours elapsed between Maher being taken to the hospital and authorities reaching Safra and Torrente.
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Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
But we were told the arbitration-request period had elapsed, and these credits were now official.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
When his 120-day term elapsed, judges in the district declined to keep him in the post.
—Michael Hill, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2025
Christian established a 14-0 halftime lead on the strength of two scoring passes from Runkle, who connected with Hank Houston on a 24-yard middle screen for the first score of the contest with less than three minutes elapsed in the first period.
—Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025
However, four years have elapsed since her last album, with Finally Over It landing in a very different economic climate.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 25 Nov. 2025
After that time has elapsed, bring the amaryllis back into the light, give it a good watering, and wait for new growth.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
The game was knotted at 8-8 with three minutes elapsed.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Nov. 2025
The issue with suing in the UK would be that the 12-month statute of limitations for a defamation suit has elapsed (the show aired in late October 2024).
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elapsed
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McKee also held a medical license in Nevada, which expired in June 2025.—
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McManus missed a 55-yarder at the first-half clock expired, missed a PAT that would’ve put the Packers up 12 midway through the fourth quarter and missed a 44-yarder that would’ve put them up six with about three minutes remaining.—
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Just weeks after the fun ended, Mosley must convince boosters, donors and fans that 2025 doesn’t have to be a one-off.—
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The Royals are one of nine MLB teams that have ended deals with Main Street Sports this week.—
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Ross, who was one of several federal agents involved in the arrest, initially drew his service weapon, but holstered the gun after Muñoz-Guatemala stopped his car and raised his hands, according to the affidavit.—
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Braddy stopped the car, got Quantisha back inside, and put Shandelle in the trunk, before driving for 30 to 45 minutes.—
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In other words, the property tax wars may have ceased, but the dust still hasn’t settled.—
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The primary means of transportation in Caracas, the metro, was out of service after the attack, while buses also ceased operation, El Spectator reported.—
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In three full seasons since that postseason run – which concluded quickly as a result of a crushing 34-11 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the wild-card round – Murray has failed to post a winning season as a starter.—
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Salt-n-Pepa also joined in, and the group of artists concluded the set with a call-and-response moment alongside the crowd, encouraging everyone to scream along.—
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De Blasio halted the successful Bloomberg initiatives and wasted hundreds of millions of dollars on efforts to improve failing schools rather than replacing them.—
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Between March 2020 and September 2023, loan repayments were halted, offering borrowers a period of relief as the pandemic caused economic challenges, leaving many without income and job loss.—
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The bill passed the Assembly and is currently in the Senate.—
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Illinois passed a first-in-the-nation law addressing this issue in 2024, and both red and blue states are exploring similar solutions.—
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The Panthers finished the season at 8-9, won a division title for the first time since 2015, and hosted their first home playoff game in a decade.—
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The Packers finished a season that began with Super Bowl hopes by dropping five in a row.—
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“Elapsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elapsed. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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