as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
passed over two bridges
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1
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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2
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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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
If an employee is perceived as less serious, competent or capable — even if undeserved — their ideas may be discounted, they could be passed over for promotions, face workplace bullying or judgment from their coworkers.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
This put the rocket on a trajectory to soar to a peak altitude of 119 miles (192 kilometers), passing over the Atlantic Ocean, South Africa, and then the Indian Ocean before falling back into the atmosphere.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
Last December, the former longtime New England Patriots head coach signed a five-year, $50 million deal to run UNC’s football program after he was passed over for several NFL head coach openings.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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In 2024, Endries caught 45 passes over the final eight games of the season for Cal, with at least five catches in six of those contests.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
If an employee is perceived as less serious, competent or capable — even if undeserved — their ideas may be discounted, they could be passed over for promotions, face workplace bullying or judgment from their coworkers.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
This put the rocket on a trajectory to soar to a peak altitude of 119 miles (192 kilometers), passing over the Atlantic Ocean, South Africa, and then the Indian Ocean before falling back into the atmosphere.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
Last December, the former longtime New England Patriots head coach signed a five-year, $50 million deal to run UNC’s football program after he was passed over for several NFL head coach openings.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Pass (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28over%29. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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