as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
passed over two bridges
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1
as in to ignore
to fail to give proper attention to
you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice
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2
as in to forgive
to dismiss as of little importance
I'd be willing to pass over this latest episode of tardiness if there hadn't been so many before
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Recent Examples of pass (over)
Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
Business leaders who have pushed for a new arena have also said top acts pass over Cincinnati in favor of cities with better and bigger arenas.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
The senior fed a pass over to Kelly, who immediately turned his attention toward the cage and fired away.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 14 June 2025
Some of those past efforts, which had been largely passed over for years, are now being thrust back into the spotlight.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Suzuki has 25 home runs and 77 RBIs but was passed over for the All-Star Game when rosters were announced Sunday.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
Business leaders who have pushed for a new arena have also said top acts pass over Cincinnati in favor of cities with better and bigger arenas.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
The senior fed a pass over to Kelly, who immediately turned his attention toward the cage and fired away.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 14 June 2025
Some of those past efforts, which had been largely passed over for years, are now being thrust back into the spotlight.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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“Pass (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28over%29. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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