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expiry

[ik-spahyuhr-ee, ek-spuh-ree] / ɪkˈspaɪər i, ˈɛk spə ri /
NOUN
end
Synonyms
STRONGEST
closure conclusion finish issue outcome resolution result retirement
STRONG
accomplishment achievement adjournment attainment cease cessation close closing consequence consummation culmination curtain denouement desuetude determination discontinuance execution expiration finale finis fulfillment omega payoff perfection realization target termination terminus upshot wind-up
WEAK
bottom line desistance last word sign-off wrap-up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
beginning commencement introduction origin source start
STRONG
frustration
WEAK
birth creation foundation
NOUN
exit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
demise departure evacuation exodus farewell retirement retreat withdrawal
STRONG
adieu death egress egression expiration going goodbye leave-taking stampede
WEAK
offgoing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
arrival coming entrance stay
STRONG
birth hello
WEAK
arriving entering
NOUN
expiration
Synonyms
STRONGEST
termination
STRONG
cessation close closing conclusion death decease departure dying end going passing terminus
WEAK
elapsing
Antonyms
STRONG
beginning birth commencement living opening start
WEAK
inception
NOUN
stopping point
Synonyms
WEAK
accomplishment achievement adjournment attainment bottom line cease cessation close closing closure completion conclusion consequence consummation culmination curtain denouement desistance desuetude determination discontinuance end of the line ending execution expiration finale finis finish fulfillment issue last word omega outcome payoff perfection period realization resolution result retirement sign-off stop target termination terminus upshot wind-up wrap-up
NOUN
termination
Synonyms
STRONGEST
completion
STRONG
abortion ballgame cease cessation close conclusion consequence curtains discontinuation effect ending finale finis finish issue landing outcome payoff period result stop terminus
WEAK
breakoff cutoff desistance end of the line kiss-off wrap-up
Antonyms
STRONG
beginning cause commencement continuation introduction opening origin source start
WEAK
initiation
NOUN
terminus
Synonyms
STRONG
accomplishment achievement adjournment attainment cease cessation close closing closure completion conclusion consequence consummation culmination curtain denouement desuetude determination discontinuance ending execution expiration finale finis finish fulfillment issue omega outcome payoff perfection period realization resolution result retirement stop target termination upshot
WEAK
bottom line desistance end of the line last word sign-off stopping point wind-up wrap-up
Antonyms
STRONG
beginning cause commencement continuation defeat failure forfeit frustration imperfection inception initiation introduction neglect opening origin source start unfulfillment worthlessness

Example Sentences

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Put spreads involve the simultaneous purchase and sale of put options with the same expiry but different strike prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Perpetual derivatives allow investors to take leveraged positions on an asset without fixed expiry.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Qantas said in its statement that in 2023 that it had removed the expiry date on flight credits issued during the pandemic so that customers could request a cash refund right away.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Novartis said in the performance update that in 2026, it would face the largest drug-patent expiry headwind in its history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

These were rough around the edges from our camp can opener and stamped with expiry dates and some with company names: Campbell’s, Heinz.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline