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

But he has also been used frequently in passing situations throughout training camp and the preseason. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026

Becoming the successor to Jonas Williams, the state’s all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns who is now playing at USC. — Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Jaden Craig is the QB1 gamble Josh Hoover finished fourth nationally in passing yards per game last season. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026

Jersey City shared a chart showing rising expenses since 2021 and the city falling short in passing a budget to pay for them. — Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026