Pass·over
ˈpas-ˌō-vər 
: a Jewish holiday beginning on the 14th of Nisan and commemorating the Hebrews' liberation from slavery in Egypt
passed over; passing over; passes over
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you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice
I'd be willing to pass over this latest episode of tardiness if there hadn't been so many before.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Nov. 2025
Experts say the new and exaggerated show of force, which included low-altitude fighter jet passes over major cities and live-fire drills off the coast, is meant to attract fresh attention to its military capabilities.
—Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
It's got a microphone, and a few years ago scientists reported hearing the sounds of a whirling dust devil passing over the rover.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 26 Nov. 2025
As the cold air passes over the unfrozen and relatively warm waters of the Great Lakes, warmth and moisture are transferred into the lowest portion of the atmosphere.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
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The Horned Frogs immediately answered with another highlight play as Dwyer snagged a deep pass over a Cincinnati defender for a 69-yard touchdown.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Nov. 2025
Experts say the new and exaggerated show of force, which included low-altitude fighter jet passes over major cities and live-fire drills off the coast, is meant to attract fresh attention to its military capabilities.
—Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
It's got a microphone, and a few years ago scientists reported hearing the sounds of a whirling dust devil passing over the rover.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 26 Nov. 2025
As the cold air passes over the unfrozen and relatively warm waters of the Great Lakes, warmth and moisture are transferred into the lowest portion of the atmosphere.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Passover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Passover. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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Passover
1 of 2 noun
Pass·over
ˈpas-ˌō-vər
: a Jewish holiday celebrated in March or April in honor of the freeing of the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt
pass over
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)pas-ˈō-vər
1
: to ignore in passing
2
: to pay no attention to
Etymology
Noun
so called because in Exodus 12:23–27 the Lord passes over the homes of the Israelites in killing the firstborn in Egypt
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