in passing

phrase

: by the way : incidentally

Examples of in passing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the first eight games last season, before Shough became the starter, the Saints ranked 30th in passing EPA per play. — Chad Graff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 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, 31 Aug. 2026

Still, pressure up front helped a secondary finish near the top of the conference in passing defense. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

The Jaguars finished 12th in passing offense and 6th in scoring last year. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 26 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