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

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signal caller ranks second in passing touchdowns and third in passing yards during that span. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Kitchen starts in Missouri’s base package as a run defender on first and second down, but often rotates off the field in passing situations. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026

But even as she and Tabitha are drawn into such dalliances and then bruised by them, the movie is less interested in passing judgment than in conjuring the freshman thrill of being young, curious and unguarded. — Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

Craig currently ranks 11th nationally in passing and tied for 22nd with passing touchdowns with seven. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026