OVERPASSING Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

overpassing

verb

present participle of overpass

as in ignoring

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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as in exceeding

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

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as in forgetting

to fail to give proper attention to army officers who had been unjustly overpassed for promotion

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This leaves plenty of room for optimistic interpretation of just how much sleep many get, while ignoring factors such as sleep fragmentation or durations of sleep stages.

— Mike McRae September 17, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
The stock is bucking its own sector and ignoring the broader market noise, and that kind of independence is worth paying attention to.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of ignoring

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Coach Marcus Freeman broke the Notre Dame record for consecutive double-digit victories, exceeding the 12 by Knute Rockne from 1921-22.

— Curt Rallo, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
On its first day, more than 300 products went on sale simultaneously, with sales exceeding 10 million renminbi within one minute.

— Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of exceeding

Verb

Roman design studio Roselli Architetti was enlisted to restore it into one building without forgetting its history; the result is a striking design that blends ancient artifacts with retro midcentury flooring and contemporary furnishings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
And if Kansas sends him onto the field to attempt a kick, his best chance of succeeding will be forgetting all of it.

— Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of forgetting

Verb

Two of the bedrooms have private bathrooms, with the primary suite opening onto a Juliet balcony overlooking the garden.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
Now, the Hurricanes are still heavy favorites — Miami is a three-touchdown favorite, according to FanDuel — UM isn’t overlooking the task ahead.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of overlooking

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Chicago police have alternately been accused of disregarding federal agents’ 911 calls and aiding immigration enforcement through traffic stops and crowd control.

— Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Ellison says that email was sent to the company's firearms compliance team, but a team member admitted to disregarding the email in a deposition.

— Stephen Swanson, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of disregarding

Verb

The scourge of Steve Spurrier Spurrier took too many verbal jabs to list here and took special glee in beating the Dawgs, never forgiving them for beating his Florida Gators in his 1966 senior season, ruining their SEC championship hopes.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
The relentless pace of Line Sheet is forgiving for its author.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of forgiving

Verb

Transparency without context can breed distrust, because disclosing a number is not the same as justifying it, and both expectations and the law have moved on.

— Aniela Unguresan, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
That is why parents, and moms in particular, who historically have taken on most of the child care work and labor in the home—have trouble justifying rest.

— Parents, Parents, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of justifying

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