pass (on)

verb

Definition of pass (on)next
as in to die
to stop living my grandfather passed on at the age of 92

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass (on)
  1. die
  2. fall
  3. pass away
  4. perish
  5. step out
  6. check out
Verb
  • Stacy Keach, an actor known for playing detective Mike Hammer, has died at age 85.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • His longtime partner, Evans Richardson, died in April 2023, and he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome that same August.
    — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of die
Verb
  • And good things came to the Nets even when the deep ball didn’t fall.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Highs will reach the lower 60s before temperatures begin falling.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of fall
Verb
  • When Lee gets back to the van, his dad has passed away, and the immensity of it is too much for his body to bear.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2026
  • In 2024, after a battle with small-cell lung cancer, his beloved father passed away.
    — Ella Quittner, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of pass away
Verb
  • Then, an echoing outro recalls one of Thom Yorke’s perishing melodies.
    — Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Adding to the confusion, a young female pilot has since been reported to have perished in the crash.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of perish
Verb
  • Collins and a gaggle of aides stepped out of the caravan and went inside.
    — Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Mickey Christensen walked in, took his time, and stepped out.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of step out
Verb
  • Just remember that these Last Call finds are final sale, so double-check your preferred colors and sizes before checking out.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Here are seven Costco food deals and seasonal finds to check out, according to recent reports.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of check out
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“Pass (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28on%29. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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