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)
Vivian Richey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Because the slim ring of fire only passes over Antarctica, many people will need to rely on livestream footage to view it.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Later, Evans learned Banks for years stood idly by as the young model was passed over for opportunities.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
It could be mistaken for the latter only because Jokic had thrown so many errant passes over the last two hours already.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
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By late afternoon, thousands of pastries will have passed over the counter.
—Vivian Richey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Because the slim ring of fire only passes over Antarctica, many people will need to rely on livestream footage to view it.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Later, Evans learned Banks for years stood idly by as the young model was passed over for opportunities.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
It could be mistaken for the latter only because Jokic had thrown so many errant passes over the last two hours already.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Pass (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28over%29. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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