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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Some officers work for agencies such as US Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the US Coast Guard – all reporting up to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.—
Andy Rose 19 hr ago,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025 -
Our findings help explain why a growing number of companies have rules restricting or banning relationships across reporting lines.—
Emily Nix,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Starmer wrote Sheeran, informing him about the changes to the National Curriculum.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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At Ikhrata’s final SANDAG board meeting before his December 2023 resignation — barely an hour after he was celebrated for his years of service — the former CEO accepted responsibility for not informing the board sooner.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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In mid-April 2025, Neitzke learned Johnson had installed the camera without notifying city officials.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Democrats voted in favor of notifying voters, while Republicans opposed, citing staffing issues.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Health care workers have also violated patient confidentiality by disclosing patients’ sexuality and HIV status to family members, friends, neighbors, landlords or employers.—
Robin Lin Miller,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 2025
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Transporting research animals typically requires legally binding contracts that prohibit the parties involved from disclosing information, Tulane University said in a statement to the AP.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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This collection gathers 27 of her stories in English translation, revealing the narrative complexity, keen psychological insight, and careful attention to realistic detail that was characteristic of her work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Buried beneath old factories and layers of earth, this slice of a city was brought back to life, revealing a settlement that once held a prominent regional position as a center of industry and trade.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Adults, too, are carrying that weight, manifesting as stress, trauma and grief after climate disasters such as floods and wildfires.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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Expedia’s data also suggests travelers in 2026 are going for variety, manifesting in ways like mix-and-match itineraries, off-peak trips, and unique destinations.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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So, this is a story about imparting true wealth, including the intrinsic values and skills—motivation, hard work, creativity, risk-taking—that built the fortunes in the first place and that allow those who inherit to bloom.—
Christina Binkley,
Robb Report,
11 Oct. 2025
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The green beans are cooked directly beneath the pork bellies on the pit so the rendering juices drip down over them, imparting a kiss of sweet smokiness.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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After the first inmate deaths were confirmed by the Santa Rosa County Medical Examiner’s Office, the department relented and began divulging new details.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Chapell relented, turning over his phone and divulging his passcode.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Handing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handing%20down. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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