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as in to stop
to come to an end
eventually, the storm passed
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as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
pass your forms to the department head once they're filled out
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as in to enact
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
Congress cannot pass any law restricting free speech
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as in to happen
to take place
and the destruction of the town came to pass, just as the seer had predicted
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as in to undergo
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
a presidential candidate who doesn't yet know how it feels to pass the scrutiny of the national press
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as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
he'll occasionally pass some insightful comment, but in general he doesn't have much to contribute
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as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
we appreciate the invitation to the party, but we'll have to pass I'll pass on the coffee
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as in to fly
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval
the finished product isn't perfect, but it will pass
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as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
a mountain pass that was impassable during the winter
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as in road
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
take the second pass on the right
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as in ticket
a small sheet of plastic, paper, or paperboard showing that the bearer has a claim to something (as admittance)
a pass to leave the military base for the weekend
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as in realization
the state of being actual or complete
eventually, all their career goals came to pass
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Recent Examples of pass
Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Maryland's General Assembly passed two versions of the bill to end 287(g) partnerships -- House Bill 444 and Senate Bill 245.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
But sometimes another pass would have done wonders.
—Stuart Miller, Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Engleman’s amendment passed in an 11-2 vote before the bill goes to the House floor.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Maryland's General Assembly passed two versions of the bill to end 287(g) partnerships -- House Bill 444 and Senate Bill 245.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
Downs can be a factor in both run support and in pass coverage.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
But sometimes another pass would have done wonders.
—Stuart Miller, Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass
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No charges were filed against Ramos-Caballero and he was never arrested by the Boise Police Department, who handed him over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents the day of the incident.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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The City Council has not voted on the project since handing it off in October 2024 and did not weigh in on the plans before their release.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Venezuela - once Cuba's top supplier - effectively stopped sending shipments in mid-December.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The government also stopped collecting and reporting crucial survey findings on transgender students — data that have shown higher rates of depression, drug use, bullying and other problems.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The newest Chinese subs are not believed to be as quiet as US ones, leaving the stealth advantage to the US Navy.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Homan said that immigration operations will continue even as additional agents leave the state.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Apply it retroactively That necessary restriction would apply retroactively, even if the bill is enacted later.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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Crockett emphasized that people need to play their part in enacting change.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The organoids showed cell death, inflammation and glial scarring, closely mimicking what happens in the human body after severe injury.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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However, this only happens in a biosphere that’s saturated with life; there is no guarantee that most inhabited planets would have had this occur.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Feb. 2026
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Two other military bases have also undergone extensive repairs.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Harrison remains free on bail and is required to undergo electronic monitoring and attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, according to the District Attorney’s Office.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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China is pairing dominant-market level tech with emerging-market production costs, backed by its massive supply chain, Green said.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors said Richard Tillman had loaded his vehicle with fire logs before backing the car through the post office's front door.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Like Social Security and Medicare reform and the massive national debt, which is at $38 trillion and counting because Washington refuses to cut spending, despite record amounts of revenue flooding into the Treasury.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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She is known for her perfectly coiffed buns; my baby hairs, on the other hand, refuse to fall in line.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Pass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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