1
as in passing (down)
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as in reporting
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handing down
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Reporters from outlets that refused to consent to the new rules, including those from the Associated Press, have continued reporting on the military from outside the building.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026 -
Dubai’s international airport came under drone attack several times, with passengers reporting at least one impact and a number of interceptions.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The woman is seen getting on her phone and informing the person on the other line that a student threatened to send his mother to assault her.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The justices have been weighing whether to hear arguments in cases out of states like Massachusetts and Florida filed by other parents who say schools facilitated social transition without informing them.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Weld County Coroner's Office will release their identities after notifying their next of kin.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The initial plaintiffs, two now-former Escondido teachers, sued the state over what was then a district policy prohibiting teachers and staff from notifying parents about changes to their child’s gender presentation without the student’s consent.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Last month, Pinterest’s stock slumped after disclosing in its lackluster fourth-quarter earnings that tariff shocks have weighed on large retailers and contributed to a pullback in advertising spending.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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They were each initially charged with one count of conspiracy and one count of publicly disclosing the personal information of a federal agent.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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The brand, which launched nearly one year ago in collaboration with Netflix, shared a statement with ABC News on Friday revealing the end of the union.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Using a technique called spectroscopy, this principle can be applied to light from gas clouds, revealing whether the gas is moving toward or away from Earth, and how fast.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Anderson’s hallmarks are always easy to recognize, manifesting in different ways across Dior, his eponymous label, and his partnership with Uniqlo.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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The warning signs flashing on these Reddit forums are now manifesting in the real world.—
Michael Alvear,
STAT,
2 Mar. 2026
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In addition to imparting a fuller appearance almost instantly, the formula contains ingredients known to strengthen breakage-prone strands, ultimately allowing hair to grow to new lengths and reach its healthiest, bounciest potential.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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From there, the hexapod set its angle, kicked off, and glided on a skateboard-like undercarriage before releasing the stone, imparting competition-level spin.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 Feb. 2026
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Spoelstra wasn’t divulging his lineup plans.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Question after question had Tiger Woods on autopilot Tuesday morning, a now 50-year-old superstar who has mastered the art of saying many words without divulging many insights.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Handing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handing%20down. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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