pass (down)

verb

Definition of pass (down)next
as in to will

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass (down)
  1. will
  2. hand down
  3. leave
  4. turn in
  5. convey
  6. turn over
Verb
  • Evans willed his way to an even brawl before Dominik Mysterio interfered with a cheapshot.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Since his siblings were crying with the same mournful expression, clinging to their father’s corpse, Shoichiro willed himself to cry too, and the tears came immediately.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of will
Verb
  • The hearing ended Thursday and the court of appeal will likely hand down its decision at a later date, still to be announced.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Mafe rarely put his hand down in Seattle, almost always rushing standing up on the outside.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of hand down
Verb
  • Students who took the stand described a heated exchange over Anthony’s refusal on a rainy spring day to leave a tent that belonged to Metcalf’s team.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Keep the promise that matters, then leave room for improvisation.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of leave
Verb
  • In early August, dozens of vessels were waiting for their turn in the Panama Canal.
    — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Last year, officials attempted to impose restrictions on journalists working inside the Pentagon, which, in turn, led most news outlets to turn in their access badges and walk out.
    — Jocelyn Noveck, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of turn in
Verb
  • Even with the team then languishing at 51-74 at the time, Pasquantino conveyed a certain sense of urgency.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The collector should have bought a Claude piece, which conveys better taste, or a major work from François-Xavier, like a bar.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of convey
Verb
  • Wells had left his keys in Pitalo’s bedroom and they were turned over to Wells’ stepfather, attorneys added.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • With almost half of the roster turned over, the Missouri Tigers have a good amount of intrigue for the 2026 season.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of turn over
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“Pass (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28down%29. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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