in passing

phrase

: by the way : incidentally

Examples of in passing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Becoming the successor to Jonas Williams, the state’s all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns who is now playing at USC. — Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Jaden Craig is the QB1 gamble Josh Hoover finished fourth nationally in passing yards per game last season. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026

Former Senate Leader Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) led his colleagues in passing a bill in 2013 that helped the Sacramento Kings arena by limiting environmental lawsuits. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Jersey City shared a chart showing rising expenses since 2021 and the city falling short in passing a budget to pay for them. — Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in passing

• amassing
• bypassing
• harassing
• outgassing
• repassing
• surpassing
• trespassing
• classing
• gassing
• massing