pass by

verb

passed by; passing by; passes by

: to happen without being noticed or acted upon by (someone)

Don't let this opportunity pass (you) by!

Examples of pass by in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The report reflects the number of people in poverty in America last year, before significant changes to the social safety net, passed by Congress in 2024 as part of a major tax and spending bill, took fuller effect this year. — Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026

Still, the amendment was passed by a majority of MPs, despite citizens voting against it. — Esther King, The Dial, 15 Sep. 2026

Then, Biggart and Doremus heard from a cabbie passing by about an explosion down by the World Trade Center. — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

First theorized for gravitational waves, the memory effect happens when a wave passes by a particle and leaves a lasting effect on its motion. — Matt Von Hippel, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for pass by

• apply
• awry
• belie
• bely
• bigeye
• bonsai
• buckeye
• comply
• coxae
• decry
• defy
• deny