overpassed

verb

past tense of overpass
1
as in ignored
to dismiss as of little importance to keep peace in the family, he was forced to overpass his in-laws' frequent put-downs

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2
as in exceeded
to go beyond the limit of a filmmaker whose technical bravura overpasses his ability to tell a coherent story

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3
as in forgot
to fail to give proper attention to army officers who had been unjustly overpassed for promotion

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpassed
  1. ignored
  2. exceeded
  3. forgot
  4. overlooked
  5. surpassed
  6. justified
  7. explained
  8. pardoned
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  • For decades, the Supreme Court had all but ignored the 2nd Amendment, viewing it as a somewhat outdated provision involving militias, akin to the 3rd Amendment.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • As the message was written in Portuguese, Lopes initially ignored it before Aguas followed up again a few months later, this time in English.
    — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of ignored
Verb
  • In Citrus County, where a small town was slated to play host to Florida’s first hyperscale data center, opponents of the project packed the commission and exceeded its overflow room, the Tampa Bay Times reported.
    — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • The dividend exceeded last year’s by about $15 million — a 20% increase.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026
Definition of exceeded
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  • At my latitude, the northern horizon glows all evening in early-to-mid July like somebody forgot to turn the sun off completely.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 July 2026
  • Formal attire is required, though the cruise line can provide suit jackets for those who don’t have them (or forgot one like me).
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of forgot
Verb
  • Mixing archive footage, audio testimony and contemporary filming, the documentary uncovers overlooked connections across the 20th and 21st centuries.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • Many individuals may unknowingly be entitled to American or Canadian citizenship through birth or descent, a valuable inheritance often overlooked.
    — Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of overlooked
Verb
  • Meanwhile, YouTube viewing on television surpassed viewing on phones last year as the streamer cemented its foothold in home video consumption, the video platform's CEO Neal Mohan said in 2025.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • Tied with Hicks for the team lead with 13 home runs, Hernández has already surpassed his total of 10 from last season despite taking 57 fewer at-bats.
    — Tyler M. Carmona July 11, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
Definition of surpassed
Verb
  • Daniels said the family does not believe the shooting was justified.
    — CBS News Philadelphia Staff, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Any proposal that impacts taxpayers must be carefully examined, clearly justified, and supported by transparency and accountability.
    — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
Definition of justified
Verb
  • Indeed, unlike vehicle drivers, in addition to forward, backwards, left or right, boat captains must consider heave, pitch, roll and yaw, while constantly adjusting for wind, waves and current, explained Foulkes.
    — Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Freedman explained that a good formula can replenish the skin with essential lipids and antioxidants, keeping it soft, resilient, and supple.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 July 2026
Definition of explained
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  • Trump later pardoned or commuted the sentences of virtually all defendants involved in the riot.
    — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • Trump pardoned Cuellar and his wife in December after the couple was indicted on corruption charges under former President Joe Biden’s Justice Department.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026
Definition of pardoned
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“Overpassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpassed. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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