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absorbed To take in so much information or attention that it's no longer available for anything else. ■ "I spent the whole movie absorbed in my phone, but then I realized I missed the ending."
Afterward A time when things are no longer funny, and everyone starts to take the situation seriously. ■ "Afterward, we realized that the joke wasn't funny and decided to stop laughing."
Artifact Something that was made by humans but no longer has any practical use or purpose. ■ "That old vHS player in my dad's basement is just an artifact of a bygone era."
Bygones Things that have already happened and are no longer relevant or important. ■ "I don't want to talk about those bygones. They're in the past and we can't change them."
Classical Something that is very old-fashioned, out of date, or no longer relevant. ■ "That computer is so classical. It still runs on floppy disks!"
Deleted To remove something from a computer or database so that it is no longer visible or accessible. ■ "I accidentally deleted my important files, but don't worry! I have a backup.
Dismissal The act of sending someone away, usually because they are no longer needed or wanted. ■ After the employee's poor performance was brought to light, the boss decided to give her a dismissal and let her go.
Dowager An elderly, unmarried woman who is no longer a princess or duchess. ■ "Why did the dowager refuse to dance at the ball? Because she had two left feet and three right feet!"
dumper A person who dumps someone in a relationship when they no longer find them attractive or interesting. ■ "I was so surprised when my boyfriend suddenly became a 'dumper' and left me for someone else."
dumping The act of discarding something that is no longer useful or wanted, often in a hasty and careless manner. ■ "After realizing he didn't need the old couch anymore, John quickly dumped it on the side of the road."
Euphemism A word or phrase used to refer to something unpleasant or embarrassing in a more indirect and less offensive way. ■ "I had to use the 'restroom' because I couldn't hold my bladder any longer."
evict To remove someone or something from a virtual world or computer program because they are no longer welcome. ■ The game moderator evicted the player who was cheating and spoiling the fun for everyone else.
excessive So much that it is no longer useful, and may even be harmful. Example: She ate so many cookies she had an upset stomach. ■ He drank too much coffee and was jittery all day.
Exes A group of people who were once romantic partners but are now no longer together. ■ "I couldn't believe my exes were at the same party! I thought we were done with each other forever."
expiration The date on which a product or service is no longer valid. ■ "I forgot to check the expiration date on my passport and now I can't go to Europe."
extinct A state of being no longer alive or in existence. ■ "The dinosaur was extinct long before humans even existed."
Extinction The state of being completely wiped out and no longer existing, usually due to natural disasters or human activities. ■ "I can't believe the dinosaurs went extinct. What a waste of evolutionary potential!
Fledged A term used to describe someone who has finally grown up and can no longer be considered a child. ■ "When Sarah turned 18, she finally fledged and was able to vote in elections."
florin A type of Romanian currency that is no longer in circulation. ■ "I still have some florins hidden away, but I'm not sure if they're worth anything these days."
gone To be no longer present in the current location, usually in a sudden or unintentional manner. ■ "I'm so sorry, I've gone and left my keys on the kitchen counter."
grieve To cause someone to feel sad or unhappy because of a loss or disappointment. ■ John was grieved when he found out his favorite sandwich was no longer available on the menu.
implying Suggesting or implying something without saying it directly ■ "His boss was implying that he should work longer hours, but he didn't want to say it outright."
interlude A short break or pause, often used to add variety or interest to a longer piece of music or a performance. ■ "During the interlude, the audience was treated to a hilarious comedic routine by the band's lead singer."
mascara A thick, dark paste made from ground galena or other earth pigments, applied to the eyelashes to make them appear longer and fuller. ■ "I can't go out without my mascara. It makes me look like a lash-crazed raccoon!"
Obsolete Being or becoming outdated, no longer relevant or useful. ■ "My grandfather's record player is so obsolete that it can only play vinyl records on a turntable, which is also obsolete."
outgrew To become so big, successful, or powerful that one is no longer suitable for their current situation or environment. ■ "John outgrew his small town and moved to the city to pursue his big dreams."
outlive To survive longer than someone or something else. ■ "I may not be able to outlive my car, but I'll do my best!
Outlived To survive longer than someone or something else. ■ "I was the first of my friends to outlive their parents!
overdue A word that is used to describe something or someone that has been delayed, belated, or tardy. ■ I have to apologize for being overdue. I got stuck in traffic and it took me longer than expected to arrive.
Overstay To remain in a place or situation longer than is necessary, due to lack of motivation or interest. ■ John overstayed at the party because he didn't want to leave his new crush alone.
overstayed To stay longer than one is supposed to or welcome. ■ John overstayed his welcome at the party and was forced to leave before sunrise.
paralyzed To become so frightened by a large, scary monster that you can no longer move. ■ After seeing the size of the spider, John was paralyzed with fear.
past A time that has already happened and is no longer relevant to the present. ■ "I apologize, but I can't help you with your homework. It's already past due."
Private Not intended for public consumption, especially relating to matters of personal or confidential nature. ■ I told my secret to my best friend. I guess now it's no longer private!
prolong To make something last longer than it should, often by delaying or prolonging actions. ■ "I'm pretty sure I could have finished this project in half an hour, but my procrastination skills are unparalleled."
Relies To depend on or trust someone or something to do or provide something important. ■ "I rely on my car's engine to start every morning, but I'm not sure how much longer it will last."
renounce To publicly declare that one will no longer hold or support a belief, idea, or behavior. ■ After discovering the truth about her favorite celebrity's scandalous past, Emily decided to renounce her fandom and burn all of her merchandise.
Sadness The state of being overly sentimental and emotionally charged, often leading to tears or depression. ■ "When I found out my favorite sandwich was no longer available, I felt a deep sense of sadness that lasted for days."
Seep To become saturated with a liquid, usually water, to the point where it is no longer able to absorb any more. ■ "The floorboards had seeped so badly that they were practically swimming in water!
Sorrow A feeling of deep sadness and disappointment, often accompanied by tears. ■ When she found out her favorite sandwich was no longer available on the menu, Emily burst into a pool of sorrow.
stretches The act of making something longer by pulling it in opposite directions. ■ "I'm going to stretch these jeans to make them fit me perfectly."
terminator A person or thing that ends or stops something. ■ "The terminator stopped the meeting from going on any longer. He was a real time-killer."
waste A substance or object that has been discarded and is no longer useful. ■ "I don't understand why you would go to the gym just to waste your time on the treadmill."
Abandonment The act of giving up on one's plans or schemes, often because they have become outdated or no longer relevant. ■ "I abandoned my plan to open a brick-and-mortar store because I realized online shopping was becoming more popular and I needed to adapt."
Bicycle An invention that allows people to travel at the speed of a turtle while pretending they're in a race. ■ "I'm not sure why anyone would choose to ride a bicycle over a car. It takes so much longer to get anywhere and you have to deal with all those pesky hills."
Brainwashing The process of indoctrinating someone with a particular set of beliefs or values to the point where they are unable to think critically or for themselves. ■ "John was so thoroughly brainwashed by his cult that he could no longer question their teachings, even when presented with evidence to the contrary."
breakups A period of time during which two people who were in a romantic relationship are no longer together. Often characterized by tears, anger, and the realization that the other person was never right for you. ■ "After the breakup, John spent all his time watching sad movies and eating pizza. Meanwhile, Jane started dating a guy who looked like a puppy but had a personality like a chainsaw."
calms A state of relaxation and peacefulness, typically achieved through meditation or other calming practices. ■ "After a long day at work, John finally found some time to meditate and calm his mind. From that moment on, he was a changed man - no longer stressed out or anxious!"
Convince To make someone believe something is true, even if it isn't. ■ "I convinced my friend to go vegan by telling them that they'll live longer and have more energy. It's been a year now and they still haven't noticed any difference."