pass up

verb

passed up; passing up; passes up
Synonyms of pass upnext

transitive verb

: to let go by without accepting or taking advantage of
pass up a chance for promotion
also : decline, reject

Examples of pass up in a Sentence

I must pass up the offer to be chairman of this event.
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Hurts tried to find Goedert again over the middle, but Eric Kendricks broke the pass up, starting the celebration. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026 Onboard/Offboard is a series that explores the can't-miss highlights of our favorite cruises—from the shore excursions to book to the spa treatments too relaxing to pass up. Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026 The chance to reunite with Silverfield and his staff, including former Memphis offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey, at Arkansas was too much to pass up. Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2026 Still, the woman felt the opportunity was too valuable to pass up. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pass up

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pass up was in 1896

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“Pass up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20up. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.

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