Synonyms of in passing

in passing

phrase

as in en passant

by way of interjection or digression

Alfred mentioned in passing that he used to be a flight instructor.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• en passant
• interjectionally
• incidentally
• apropos
• excursively
• by the way
• tangentially
• parenthetically
• by the by
• digressively
• secondarily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of in passing

Minnesota ranked 29th in passing yards per game, 30th in QB rating and 32nd in turnovers. — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Stewart could have just heard in passing that the former Suits star had returned from the UK and filled in the blanks, or the meeting might have been part of the conversation. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 10 Aug. 2026

Brees, a Super Bowl champion, ranks second all-time in passing yards and touchdowns. — John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

An almost offhanded mention of suicide in passing is as close to heavy-handed as things get. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026