as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
passed over two bridges
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as in to ignore
to fail to give proper attention to
you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice
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as in to forgive
to dismiss as of little importance
I'd be willing to pass over this latest episode of tardiness if there hadn't been so many before
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Recent Examples of pass (over)
Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
The spout must be able to pass over the vessel sink with at least an inch of clearance.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
Even their best pro prospect, defensive tackle Deven Eastern, might be passed over in the last rounds and be forced to take the harder UDFA route.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
But the suit filed in federal court a little over a year ago laid out his frustrations after applying to be captain and getting passed over for a white officer who, according to the suit, had about a third of the experience as supervisor in the department.
—Ken Lemon, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
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At 13th Avenue, the team has suggested a bridge for trains to pass over the street, with a place for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to cross beneath.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
The spout must be able to pass over the vessel sink with at least an inch of clearance.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
Even their best pro prospect, defensive tackle Deven Eastern, might be passed over in the last rounds and be forced to take the harder UDFA route.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
But the suit filed in federal court a little over a year ago laid out his frustrations after applying to be captain and getting passed over for a white officer who, according to the suit, had about a third of the experience as supervisor in the department.
—Ken Lemon, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Pass (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28over%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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