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)
Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 6 June 2025
Stars like Donald Sutherland, Blythe Danner and Roots actor George Stanford Brown were passed over in favor of two-time Oscar winner Jason Robards, John Lithgow and Steve Guttenberg.
—Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 30 May 2025
In an Espanyol team suited to playing direct football, Garcia thrived at switching up his distribution and hitting attacking players with lofted passes over the midfield.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 June 2025
After being passed over for Love Island in 2021, Martin had become disillusioned with reality dating shows.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 11 June 2025
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This effect is similar to that of passing over an electric charge, which would likewise flip the force on the electrons.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 6 June 2025
Stars like Donald Sutherland, Blythe Danner and Roots actor George Stanford Brown were passed over in favor of two-time Oscar winner Jason Robards, John Lithgow and Steve Guttenberg.
—Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 30 May 2025
In an Espanyol team suited to playing direct football, Garcia thrived at switching up his distribution and hitting attacking players with lofted passes over the midfield.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 June 2025
After being passed over for Love Island in 2021, Martin had become disillusioned with reality dating shows.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 11 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 4 Jul. 2025.
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