pass (down)

verb

Definition of pass (down)next
as in to will

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  1. will
  2. hand down
  3. leave
  4. turn in
  5. convey
  6. turn over
Verb
  • With fervent editing, careful scene geography, and assured direction, the walk before the run can be tense enough to send viewers crawling out of their seats, willing the fugitive onscreen to get a move on already.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
  • From the beginning of the event’s introductions through the final round, 43,863 fans in attendance relentlessly booed the opposition, hoping to will either Schwarber or Bryce Harper to derby glory.
    — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of will
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  • This setup, wherein a group of arbiters hide behind a curtain like the Wizard of Oz and hand down decisions that inflict generational trauma on entire countries, almost feels purposefully built to invite all sorts of wild speculation.
    — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 14 July 2026
  • The Supreme Court is expected to debate the issue in the term that begins in October and hand down a decision by next summer.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of hand down
Verb
  • Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • That leaves the amusement park on the border of the Carolinas in Charlotte and Rock Hill without one of its signature attractions at the height of its busy summer season.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Definition of leave
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  • The Sacramento Kings turned in an embarrassing performance in the NBA Summer League on Tuesday.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • Nevada’s governor was pulled over by a Las Vegas police officer in May for allegedly failing to stop at a red light before making a right turn in his pickup truck.
    — Jessica Hill, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Definition of turn in
Verb
  • To many, its sharp, angular edges and towering form conveyed strength and authority, reflecting the company’s growing global influence.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
  • These three men sought to convey that the proper role of government is to protect people from themselves.
    — Donovan Fifield, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
Definition of convey
Verb
  • Black is legally required to turn over his NDAs to the House Oversight Committee by next week, the committee confirmed Friday.
    — Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The Department of Justice attempted to compel states to turn over their voter files, and sued more than two dozen that refused to do so.
    — Steven Portnoy, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Definition of turn over
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“Pass (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28down%29. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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