PASS (ON) Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

pass (on)

verb

Definition of pass (on)

as in to die

to stop living my grandfather passed on at the age of 92

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Twenty-one of those who died were from Guatemala, Simmons said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
Francis Wanje, 62, told CBS News that eight of his family members, including his daughter and two grandchildren, died as part of the cult.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of die

Verb

In most cases where the acquirer is en route to paying a price amounting to a humongous PE, the acquirer’s stock falls.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
The Orionid meteor shower creates one of the most brilliant displays in the night sky each fall — but this year’s celestial event may have a dimmer showing due to a bright moon.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of fall

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His wife of more than 60 years, Betty Green, passed away in 2019.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
The special also weaves together threads about Harouni’s Arab heritage, a surprising family DNA test, and the death of the show’s director Adam Brace, who passed away suddenly during its creation.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of pass away

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In some ski communities, such as Winter Park, entire mountainsides of trees perished, dramatically altering the landscape.

— Jennifer Oldham, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Thanks to their efforts, only one car, two Vespas and a motorcycle perished in this flood, Navarrete said.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of perish

Verb

Embracing the playful energy of the runway, Nadin said a prayer before stepping out.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Big up to the D’Angelo family as well for blessing me with the opportunity to be able to have his first step out since his transition.

— Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of step out

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