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)
Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 14 June 2026
When the mower passes over the lawn, the bent blades are not cut while others are trimmed.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
The Blue Jackets promoted Pascal Vincent to replace Babcock, even though Vincent had been passed over in each of their previous two coach searches.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 11 June 2026
He was named by Sporting News as the best college basketball player of the decade and passed over in the draft by 28 of 30 NBA teams.
—Sam Evan Sussman, Vogue, 10 June 2026
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Eilmer managed to glide a good 600 feet, passing over the city wall before crash-landing in a small valley near the river Avon.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 14 June 2026
When the mower passes over the lawn, the bent blades are not cut while others are trimmed.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
The Blue Jackets promoted Pascal Vincent to replace Babcock, even though Vincent had been passed over in each of their previous two coach searches.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 11 June 2026
He was named by Sporting News as the best college basketball player of the decade and passed over in the draft by 28 of 30 NBA teams.
—Sam Evan Sussman, Vogue, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass (over)
Verb
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Thursday saw the highest number of vessels traversing the strait since April, according to marine intelligence firm AXSMarine.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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While the Deschutes River Trail makes traversing the area particularly leisurely, travelers can take advantage of Veo, a bike-sharing program that makes getting around quick and fun.—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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Price is where almost every search starts, and the difference between countries is hard to ignore.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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By the time the sponsor wants to sell, the buyer sees what the sponsor ignored.—
Louis Mosca,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Schmidt can be forgiven for making this headline-grabbing prediction.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Philodendrons are easy and forgiving enough for beginners, but even more experienced gardeners love them for their variety of foliage and easy care.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
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The vehicle was first detected traveling through Washington Heights, then flagged a second time about 10 minutes later crossing the University Heights Bridge.—
Jenna DeAngelis,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Since formally leaving the EU, those same potatoes must now pass customs checks and health inspections before being allowed to even cross the border into France.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Macron forgets his watch Macron appeared to leave behind his watch after eating lunch with several other world leaders.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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Don't forget a thick slice of crusty bread on the side to soak up all the flavor.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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Alongside the communal dining, lounge and bar areas, is a clever subterranean wine cellar, an outdoor BBQ and dining area overlooking the riverbed, and a deck in the perfect spot for viewing the waterhole.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The kitchen, with room for a table that can handle informal dining, is open to the family room, where the visual focal points are the stone fireplace and French doors that lead to an elevated deck overlooking the in-ground pool and property at the rear of the home.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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The shooter, identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, died at a hospital following an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service agents.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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Members who have followed our coverage of Linde may recognize a similar dynamic, as the company also utilizes contractual energy cost pass-through clauses.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
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Thune has repeatedly explained that the bill, which Democrats and a handful of Republicans oppose, does not have the votes to pass in the Senate.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The Logan star also explains how the strenuousness of the fight scenes doubled as an artistic choice.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
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“Pass (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28over%29. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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