How to Use expired in a Sentence

expired

adjective
  • Raghu had been on an expired visa.
    — Kimmy Yam, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Filled the trash with expired food.
    — Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
  • But what about that pile of expired coupons and receipts?
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
  • In the front yard alone, crews counted five cars with expired tags.
    — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
  • One drew an expired-time corner at the end of the first quarter.
    — Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Freezers in other kitchens were packed with expired food, too.
    — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Jensen agrees, noting some expired items can cause problems.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
  • As for expired spices, don’t toss them—repurpose them.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
  • An employee at the cafe had an expired food handler card.
    — Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Group multiple jars of the same spice together and set aside any expired spices.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Basic Clean Go through the inside of your fridge to throw away any expired foods.
    — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
  • Using expired insulin may cause skin problems.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
  • At the time, it was confiscated due to an expired export license, which raised a red flag.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2024
  • The expired contract’s holdover language would have elapsed on March 31.
    — Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Fines for expired meters would cost $80, which makes for a $20 increase.
    — James Taylor, CBS News, 8 May 2026
  • At back was a shabby hearse with expired registration.
    — Jesse Bedayn, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Check expiration dates and throw out any expired products.
    — Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The company hasn’t said yet, although past store practice was to accept expired coupons.
    — Howard Cohen may 14, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
  • Routinely comb through expired coupons and papers that are no longer needed for records so the heap never has a chance to grow.
    — Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2024
  • Any expired forms cannot be expired beyond four years for voters ages 18 to 69.
    — Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 3 May 2025
  • What are the penalties for driving with an expired car registration?
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 28 May 2024
  • Mock says to toss expired products, wash blinds and shower curtains, and deep clean fixtures, walls, and the shower.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The woman had an expired visa but no criminal history.
    — Oscar Contreras, Denver Post, 6 Aug. 2025
  • To avoid choosing whether or not to take an expired medication, prevention is key.
    — Julia Landwehr, Health, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Throw out expired food, and store like items together to make meal preparation more manageable.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Transdev also revealed that Charles had an expired school bus certificate at the time.
    — Anna Meiler, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Others have shared their personal horror stories with expired milk.
    — Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
  • The fee for an expired meter increases to $80, up from $50.
    — Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
  • That could lead to better deals for shoppers and potentially prevent a store from throwing out an expired item.
    — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 20 June 2024
  • Toss expired toiletries, old school papers, worn clothes, and unused winter gear to simplify your space.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 1 June 2026

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