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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
Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2025
The Bills, meanwhile, walk into Thursday with the best passing defense in the NFL, having allowed just 248 yards through the air in two games.
—Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
This means students can pay for multiple rides to school, sports, or other outings in advance using prepaid passes, or at least lock in the fare using price-lock passes.
—PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
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Verb
As the final participants pass through the various sections of the race course, crews will take away traffic control barriers and signage, according to a press release.
—Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2025
The Bills, meanwhile, walk into Thursday with the best passing defense in the NFL, having allowed just 248 yards through the air in two games.
—Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
Staley was selected Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after a performance that included breaking up a fourth-down pass in the end zone on Cal’s opening drive, forcing a fumble that was turned into a touchdown, getting an interception and making seven tackles.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
This means students can pay for multiple rides to school, sports, or other outings in advance using prepaid passes, or at least lock in the fare using price-lock passes.
—PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
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Verb
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Just after the Angels handed him a 6-3 lead in the top of the fifth, Farris gave up back-to-back hits and a walk to loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom of the inning.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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That charge carried a punishment of one to five years of probation, with the judge handing Busey two years of probation at the actor’s sentencing Thursday; the sentencing was done virtually, and Busey did not attend the hearing, the Associated Press reports.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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The defense for Texas has held up its end of the bargain, stopping the run well, allowing one of the lowest rushing yard totals per game in the country.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Central finally stopped the bleeding late in the half on a TD pass from Smith to Jeremiah Mateo Mora.—
Matt Roy,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Bailey argued that the district’s dispute with local police departments over its requirement that officers participate in diversity training — an impasse that resulted in some departments leaving schools without resource officers — had left students vulnerable.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
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The best clarifying shampoo can completely transform a lackluster shower routine, deep cleansing hair, exfoliating the scalp, and banishing excess oils and product buildup that leave strands flat, dull, or frizz-prone.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Trump has been able to enact his agenda because the GOP controls the White House and both chambers of Congress.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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Since 1987, the state has enacted housing preservation laws, with a notable expansion in 2017, according to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Sep. 2025
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These real estate pros know what’s actually happening in a specific neighborhood can affect a home’s price, including microtrends that may not be reflected in the broader data.—
Mary Beth Eastman,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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European football governing body UEFA’s allowable loss limit is less than the Premier League’s, so lowering wages has already happened at continental level, and its squad-cost rule is directly targeted at what teams spend on players.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The $136 million wideout is set to undergo an MRI on Monday, and an official injury diagnosis will likely come shortly after that.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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Maresca said afterwards that Palmer was a doubt for the game and had undergone a fitness test on the morning of the fixture.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Drone overflights again caused disruptions at Danish airports on Wednesday night, officials said, in the latest instance of unexplained drone sightings over sensitive facilities in the Scandinavian nation.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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When competitors finally saw that Venture Global was legit, Sabel said, the company had three projects underway in Calcasieu Pass, Plaquemines—which is mostly online today—and CP2.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Supreme Court deemed unconstitutional the line-item veto in 1998, by which former President Bill Clinton unilaterally refused to spend money appropriated for particular purposes.—
Kevin R. Kosar,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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In June, the Democratic group of senators accused the Department of Education of refusing to comply with Warren's monthslong congressional investigation into what, if any, records have been accessed by DOGE employees that could be sensitive.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Pass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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