as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
passed over two bridges
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1
as in to ignore
to fail to give proper attention to
you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice
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2
as in to forgive
to dismiss as of little importance
I'd be willing to pass over this latest episode of tardiness if there hadn't been so many before
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Recent Examples of pass (over)
David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
Ukrainian military commanders acknowledged that Russian kamikaze drones frequently pass over sensitive sites in Ukraine.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
Among her impressive moves, Sienna followed an offensive rebound with a step-back fadeaway jumper, drove the baseline for a layup and also took a pass over the top of the defense for a layup.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
When the storm passes over large bodies of water, like the Great Lakes, additional moisture can feed into the system, increasing snowfall and wind locally.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 28 Dec. 2025
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First, the sophomore shuffled back into coverage after showing A-gap pressure to intercept a Bryce Underwood pass over the middle of the field, ending a key fourth-quarter drive.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
Ukrainian military commanders acknowledged that Russian kamikaze drones frequently pass over sensitive sites in Ukraine.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
Among her impressive moves, Sienna followed an offensive rebound with a step-back fadeaway jumper, drove the baseline for a layup and also took a pass over the top of the defense for a layup.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
When the storm passes over large bodies of water, like the Great Lakes, additional moisture can feed into the system, increasing snowfall and wind locally.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 28 Dec. 2025
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“Pass (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28over%29. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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