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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Recent Examples of pass (over)
Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
Whether it’s being passed over for a promotion, receiving harsh feedback, or losing a contract to a competitor, setbacks happen.
—Nir Eyal, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The letter was in response to a protest filed with the ISBE by OrganicLife — the longtime food vendor with the district that had been passed over for the contract — that alleged serious misconduct by the school district during the RFP process, including potential bribery.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The Pitbull project makes use of a small lot that some developers might pass over for an office building.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
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That’s when Manu Garcia found Joveljic with a perfect pass over the top of the Galaxy defense.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
Whether it’s being passed over for a promotion, receiving harsh feedback, or losing a contract to a competitor, setbacks happen.
—Nir Eyal, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The letter was in response to a protest filed with the ISBE by OrganicLife — the longtime food vendor with the district that had been passed over for the contract — that alleged serious misconduct by the school district during the RFP process, including potential bribery.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The Pitbull project makes use of a small lot that some developers might pass over for an office building.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 10 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 23 Mar. 2026.
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