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)
Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Jupiter's moons are in a chain of orbital resonances that could only have formed by the moons tugging gently on each other in passing over a long period of time, and crater records also suggest that Jupiter's moons are very, very old.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 29 May 2026
This scenario also sees the Red Wings pass over Rasmussen and Appleton to keep eight defensemen — giving Sandin-Pellikka a spot as a regular while still enabling the team to protect William Wallinder (and Mazur, at forward) from waivers.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 May 2026
In 2007, a big steam main by the Chanin Building, across from Grand Central, blew up right as a truck passed over, injuring dozens.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 22 May 2026
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Baltimore Colts wide receiver Raymond Berry catches a pass over a Philadelphia Eagles defender during a circa 1960's NFL football game at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Jupiter's moons are in a chain of orbital resonances that could only have formed by the moons tugging gently on each other in passing over a long period of time, and crater records also suggest that Jupiter's moons are very, very old.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 29 May 2026
This scenario also sees the Red Wings pass over Rasmussen and Appleton to keep eight defensemen — giving Sandin-Pellikka a spot as a regular while still enabling the team to protect William Wallinder (and Mazur, at forward) from waivers.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 May 2026
In 2007, a big steam main by the Chanin Building, across from Grand Central, blew up right as a truck passed over, injuring dozens.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 22 May 2026
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Despite his complicated feelings about the reservoir itself, his favorite cottonwood in the hundreds of miles of canyons he’s traversed is on the main body of water, near a kink in the canyon known as the Rincón.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Duncan believes the groups were likely explorers like him, traversing the large, 19th century sewer mains that run underneath parts of the city.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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That’s how Ciara found out that Amanda was spending so much time at West’s house while ignoring her calls.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Chow's son testified that the gun was pointed at him, and defense lawyer Shaun Kent said during his closing argument that Cyrus ignored Chow telling him to put it down.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Student loans, often essential, often expensive and not always forgiven, are changing once again, with new federal rules set to take effect beginning July 1 and impact students starting in fall 2026.—
Kennedy Cook,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The runners-up route would nonetheless involve substantial travel and multiple time-zone transitions — a reminder that in 2026, a more thermally forgiving path does not necessarily mean a less demanding one.—
Alan McCall,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Every July tens of thousands of cyclists cross Iowa from the Missouri River to the Mississippi, riding past farm stands that will turn into dance parties by nightfall, across miles of cornfields and up rolling hills.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Finally, remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches when pruning to keep your tree healthy.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
7 June 2026
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Don’t forget to use the code SUNSHINE at checkout to get the extra discount.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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By catering to his ego, international leaders can persuade Washington to forget—or at least to ignore—past tensions.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
3 June 2026
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For Jillian and her husband, one of the most important parts of parenting Roman, 7, and Stella, 6, has been learning to see and understand forms of communication that many people might overlook.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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In a year where so many competing interests are fighting over a limited amount of state funds, Palm worries Shapiro's proposal may go overlooked by lawmakers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Both were able to spot tracks, on dusty roads, and follow the tracks to successfully find wildlife.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Any new-to-the-stage songwriter may need time to acclimate to a new mode, and this particular case may be explained by the fact that Mann, according to reporting, is no longer actively involved in the show’s development.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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This adaptation explains why the hourlong train ride to work can start out as exhausting, but become part of your daily routine.—
Christian B. Miller,
The Conversation,
4 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 9 Jun. 2026.
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