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as in to stop
to come to an end
eventually, the storm passed
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as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
pass your forms to the department head once they're filled out
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as in to enact
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
Congress cannot pass any law restricting free speech
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as in to happen
to take place
and the destruction of the town came to pass, just as the seer had predicted
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as in to undergo
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
a presidential candidate who doesn't yet know how it feels to pass the scrutiny of the national press
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as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
he'll occasionally pass some insightful comment, but in general he doesn't have much to contribute
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as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
we appreciate the invitation to the party, but we'll have to pass I'll pass on the coffee
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as in to fly
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval
the finished product isn't perfect, but it will pass
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as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
a mountain pass that was impassable during the winter
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as in road
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
take the second pass on the right
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as in ticket
a small sheet of plastic, paper, or paperboard showing that the bearer has a claim to something (as admittance)
a pass to leave the military base for the weekend
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as in realization
the state of being actual or complete
eventually, all their career goals came to pass
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Recent Examples of pass
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
There is a chance for rain on Thursday into Friday across northeast Missouri, but the showers and thunderstorms might pass to the east and north of the Kansas City forecast area, according to the weather service.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2025
Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025
In Netflix’s Forever, a brief childhood friendship becomes much more complex but endearing as time passes.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 May 2025
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Verb
The state's Justice, Equity and Accountability in Law Enforcement Act, passed in December 2020, set out to achieve clear goals—establishing the nation's first model law enforcement policies for interactions with youth.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
There is a chance for rain on Thursday into Friday across northeast Missouri, but the showers and thunderstorms might pass to the east and north of the Kansas City forecast area, according to the weather service.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2025
Noun
Verhaeghe received a pass from Matthew Tkachuk directly in front of the net and buried the one-time shot.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025
In Netflix’s Forever, a brief childhood friendship becomes much more complex but endearing as time passes.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 May 2025
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Verb
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Last month, Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week handed the designer its 2025 Industry Impact Award, which recognizes significant contributions to the bridal sector.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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After Bregman turned down their four-year, $115 million offer, the Cubs handed the job to Shaw, who had a slower, limited start to spring training due to an oblique injury.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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One day, a man named Harold McPherson stopped to answer her, and not long after, the two married.—
Dorothy Fortenberry,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2025
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Parts of the river so choked by weed that boat traffic was stopped were clear within days.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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They are expected to receive $86 million more in the coming years — potentially leaving more than half of the state's uncapped wells more vulnerable to incidents like the current spill in Garden Island Bay.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
5 May 2025
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What’s your take on Maggie leaving Negan to rot for a year?—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
5 May 2025
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House Republicans defended a bill that would enact sweeping tax cuts, raise the debt ceiling, and add restrictions to benefit programs during a heated marathon day of committee hearings on Capitol Hill.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The full impact on the complicated tariffs and other trade penalties enacted by Washington and Beijing remains unclear.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 May 2025
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On Friday, May 16, the Idaho State Police (ISP) revealed the names and origin countries of the individuals who died in the May 1 crash, which happened just before 7:15 p.m. on U.S. Highway 20 near Henry's Lake State Park — about 16 miles west of Yellowstone.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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One was contingent on Soto signing elsewhere in free agency, which is exactly what happened.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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McKinsey found that 82% of leaders say their organizations have had to undergo significant strategic or operational changes in the last two years to stay competitive.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Ronin spent nearly a year undergoing meticulous training, using pureed avocados and bananas as a reward, in Tanzania before being sent to Cambodia in 2021.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Both reports noted billing patterns indicative of potential fraud among hundreds of providers, the OIG said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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In Texas, the problem is exacerbated by pumping of oil and gas, the study says.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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When one player refused and wanted to take a photo of the statement, the player was allegedly denied a chance and warned ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi would find out about his response.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2025
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Both have also been vocally critical of giving more military and financial assistance to Ukraine and have previously threatened refused to back the EU’s regular extensions of sanctions against Russia.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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“Pass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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