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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
W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
However, during the early phases of the Compton mission, the Moon passed into the Compton gamma-ray observatory’s field of view multiple times, where the EGRET instrument was capable of observing it.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Grant drove the Aggies 72 yards and found Blaise Smith for a 3-yard touchdown pass with 8 seconds remaining to win it.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Both men follow in the elder Paul’s footsteps, not always to the benefit of Republican congressional leaders trying to whip votes for must-pass legislation.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
However, during the early phases of the Compton mission, the Moon passed into the Compton gamma-ray observatory’s field of view multiple times, where the EGRET instrument was capable of observing it.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
Under the new model, there is a singular content purchase for the entire year and everything is included in that purchase—kind of like a year-long battle pass.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Grant drove the Aggies 72 yards and found Blaise Smith for a 3-yard touchdown pass with 8 seconds remaining to win it.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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But later in the game, the young fan was approached by a Marlins staffer at loanDepot Park, who handed him a gift bag.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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After some back-and-forth, the man took the ball from his son’s glove, handed it over to the woman and shooed her away.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Fall weather isn't stopping the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) as its crews are set to begin a number of construction work across the state.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Good Fortune follows Reeves as an angel, Gabriel, tasked by his boss, Martha (Sandra Oh), with stopping humans from dying while texting and driving.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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In The History of Sound, Mescal plays Lionel Worthing, a talented singer from rural Kentucky who leaves his family farm to attend the Boston Music Conservatory.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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An avenue that is subject to great debate is to use regulatory powers and enact laws that clearly identify what AI makers are supposed to do.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Mrvan noted the federal infrastructure spending package enacted during the Biden administration included improving internet reliability in rural areas.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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Changes to Medicare and Medicaid plan coverage would happen immediately, however.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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Another police officer arrived at the scene and shot at Tom, and the injured officer was airlifted to a nearby hospital to undergo surgery.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The stadium itself will undergo redevelopment starting next year, to finish in 2029.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Despite staff layoffs affecting about 300 employees, industry analysts say Condé Nast still faces high pressure to continue restructuring and invest in digital innovation to survive long term headwinds.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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General maintenance takes place every four years and was last carried out in 2022, Bogas said, adding that weekly and monthly maintenance and daily inspections are also carried out.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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Anisimova dialed in, desperately refusing to give Osaka any openings.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The airline reserves the right to refuse transportation to plus-size passengers who cannot be safely accommodated.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Pass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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