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in passing
phraseSynonyms of in passing
by way of interjection or digression
- Alfred mentioned in passing that he used to be a flight instructor.
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Words Related to in passing
Phrases Synonymous with in passing
- by the by
- (or by the bye),
- by the way
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“In passing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20passing. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.
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