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

During her funeral procession in September 2022, Emma stood to the side as the late Queen’s coffin passed by at Windsor Castle. — Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

This is all debris left behind by comets that have passed by Earth and the sun. — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2026

Vanderbosch recommends picking a patch of sky to focus on until a quick, bright streak passes by — even in your peripheral vision — and to avoid looking at your phone. — Adithi Ramakrishnan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

That law was passed by the council and Raman voted in favor of the law that codified the mayor’s directive. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for pass by

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