The term 'come to an end' can be expressed in a variety of ways, including 'EXPIRE' (6 letters), 'CEASE' (5 letters), 'CLOSE' (5 letters), 'TERMINATE' (9 letters), 'PASS' (4 letters), 'HALT' (4 letters), 'LAPSE' (5 letters), 'FINISH' (6 letters), 'STOP' (4 letters), and 'SURCEASE' (8 letters). All of these words refer to the idea of something ending or ceasing to exist. For example, when something 'EXPIRES, ' it has reached its expiration date and is no longer valid. When something 'CEASES, ' it has stopped happening or existing. When something 'closes, ' it has been shut down or ended. When something 'terminates, ' it has been brought to an end. When something 'passes, ' it has gone away or been replaced. When something 'halts, ' it has been stopped or paused. When something 'lapses, ' it has come to an end or been forgotten. When something 'finishes, ' it has been completed. When something 'STOPS, ' it has been halted or prevented from continuing. Finally, when something 'surceases, ' it has been brought to a CLOSE.