Pass·over
ˈpas-ˌō-vər 
: a Jewish holiday beginning on the 14th of Nisan and commemorating the Hebrews' liberation from slavery in Egypt
passed over; passing over; passes over
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Verb
you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice
I'd be willing to pass over this latest episode of tardiness if there hadn't been so many before.
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Mara Weinraub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
Eight months after feeling left out of the free agency frenzy, 3½ years after being passed over by every team in the draft, Landman has found his football home.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
That lawsuit included testimony from former San Jose State volleyball players Alyssa Sugai and Elle Patterson alleging they were passed over for scholarships in favor of Fleming.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Nov. 2025
Boise State blitzed Curry at midfield, forcing him to try a quick pass over the top.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Nov. 2025
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Verb
For every newcomer that gets in, dozens are passed over.
—Mara Weinraub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
Eight months after feeling left out of the free agency frenzy, 3½ years after being passed over by every team in the draft, Landman has found his football home.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
That lawsuit included testimony from former San Jose State volleyball players Alyssa Sugai and Elle Patterson alleging they were passed over for scholarships in favor of Fleming.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Nov. 2025
Boise State blitzed Curry at midfield, forcing him to try a quick pass over the top.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Nov. 2025
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“Passover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Passover. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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Passover
1 of 2 noun
Pass·over
ˈpas-ˌō-vər
: a Jewish holiday celebrated in March or April in honor of the freeing of the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt
pass over
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)pas-ˈō-vər
1
: to ignore in passing
2
: to pay no attention to
Etymology
Noun
so called because in Exodus 12:23–27 the Lord passes over the homes of the Israelites in killing the firstborn in Egypt
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