in passing

phrase

: by the way : incidentally

Examples of in passing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

More on Frank Seurer In each of his final two seasons with the Jayhawks, Seurer led the Big Eight in passing yards. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

Young was coming into Week 3 tied for first place in the league in touchdown passes (six) and second in the league in passing yards (648). — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2026

Young, who came into the game tied for the NFL lead in passing touchdowns and second in passing yards, completed 26 of 48 passes for 291 yards with a touchdown and an interception. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Trinity Christian quarterback Ashton Clare has led Georgia in passing yards since nearly the start and thrown for at least 300 yards and two touchdowns in all five games. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 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