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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Though Shaynak had concerns about his mobility as an actor, the opportunity to be on The Pitt felt like too great a chance to pass up. Marah Eakin, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026 The Patriots would also like to get younger at this position, but Goedert may be too good to pass up if the stars align. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026 The Fishers native never passed up a chance to perform, singing at school functions and in local pubs and restaurants throughout her childhood. Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 2 Mar. 2026 Instead, the value of Howell is too good to pass up. Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 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 11 Mar. 2026.

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