Synonyms
Examples of pass up in a Sentence
I must pass up the offer to be chairman of this event.
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This Rottweiler pumpkin carving can't be passed up this Halloween.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2023
Yet, in 2023 alone, Alabama passed up more than $2 billion in federal money for Medicaid.
—Hannah Denham | Hdenham@al.com, al, 15 Sep. 2023
But her sister passed up the chance to join the Boston band whose galvanizing loud-quiet-loud sound went on to inspire Kurt Cobain and many others who would better monetize it.
—Geoff Edgers, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023
But the GOP actually passed up on a chance to discuss Hunter’s financial records.
—Tori Otten, The New Republic, 14 Sep. 2023
Then, early in the third quarter, McCarthy hit Roman Wilson on a deep crossing route from the UNLV 47-yard line, who turned the pass up the sideline for a touchdown.
—Jared Ramsey, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2023
Hopkins looks forward to playing other teams that passed up on him, including the Lions, Giants and 49ers.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas News, 8 Sep. 2023
The movie has shattered numerous records, including becoming the top-grossing movie in Warner Bros.’ history after passing up the final Harry Potter pic, not adjusted for inflation.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2023
Federica had planned to supervise the effort, but had had to cancel at the last minute when a friend offered her a singing gig that was too good to pass up.
—Lara Vapnyar, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2023
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2023
Yet, in 2023 alone, Alabama passed up more than $2 billion in federal money for Medicaid.
—Hannah Denham | Hdenham@al.com, al, 15 Sep. 2023
But her sister passed up the chance to join the Boston band whose galvanizing loud-quiet-loud sound went on to inspire Kurt Cobain and many others who would better monetize it.
—Geoff Edgers, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023
But the GOP actually passed up on a chance to discuss Hunter’s financial records.
—Tori Otten, The New Republic, 14 Sep. 2023
Then, early in the third quarter, McCarthy hit Roman Wilson on a deep crossing route from the UNLV 47-yard line, who turned the pass up the sideline for a touchdown.
—Jared Ramsey, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2023
Hopkins looks forward to playing other teams that passed up on him, including the Lions, Giants and 49ers.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas News, 8 Sep. 2023
The movie has shattered numerous records, including becoming the top-grossing movie in Warner Bros.’ history after passing up the final Harry Potter pic, not adjusted for inflation.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2023
Federica had planned to supervise the effort, but had had to cancel at the last minute when a friend offered her a singing gig that was too good to pass up.
—Lara Vapnyar, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1896, in the meaning defined above
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“Pass up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20up. Accessed 4 Oct. 2023.
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