in passing

phrase

: by the way : incidentally

Examples of in passing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Mountaineers rank last in the Big 12 in passing defense and total defense while ranking 130th nationally in scoring defense. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

The Chicago Democrat is majority caucus appropriations leader in the Senate and was instrumental in passing the controversial SAFE-T Act, which eliminated cash bail, in 2021. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Entering Week 6, the Eagles rank second to last in total yards per game, 28th in passing yards per game and 29th in points per game. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026

The Beavers boast the nation’s leader in passing yards with sophomore Braden Atkinson (2,257) and leader in receiving yards with freshman Jesse Legree (932) — both scary stats for Bronco fans given the team’s struggles in defending the pass. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 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