Synonyms of pass
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as in to hand 
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as in to stop
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as in to leave
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as in to enact
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as in to happen
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as in to undergo
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as in to say
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as in to refuse
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as in to fly
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as in to pretend
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as in to die
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as in to traverse
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as in to ignore
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as in to forgive
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as in canyon
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as in road
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as in ticket
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as in attempt
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as in realization
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as in to stop
to come to an end
eventually, the storm passed
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as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
pass your forms to the department head once they're filled out
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as in to enact
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
Congress cannot pass any law restricting free speech
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as in to happen
to take place
and the destruction of the town came to pass, just as the seer had predicted
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as in to undergo
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
a presidential candidate who doesn't yet know how it feels to pass the scrutiny of the national press
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as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
he'll occasionally pass some insightful comment, but in general he doesn't have much to contribute
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as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
we appreciate the invitation to the party, but we'll have to pass I'll pass on the coffee
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as in to fly
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval
the finished product isn't perfect, but it will pass
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as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
a mountain pass that was impassable during the winter
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as in road
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
take the second pass on the right
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as in ticket
a small sheet of plastic, paper, or paperboard showing that the bearer has a claim to something (as admittance)
a pass to leave the military base for the weekend
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as in realization
the state of being actual or complete
eventually, all their career goals came to pass
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as in to pretend
to present a false appearance of
in public they pass for being a loving couple, but in reality they are only friends
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as in to die
to stop living
my grandfather passed on at the age of 92
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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
James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Bake at 350°F for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the center of the cakes pass the toothpick test.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
So far this season, Stafford has thrown 25 touchdown passes while completing over 65% of his attempts and tossing just two interceptions.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Paul Grein, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Van Orden places responsibility on Democrats, citing a bill House Republicans passed over a month ago to fund the government.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
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In response, there’s a new pro-law-and-order party called the Leadership party and the President is trying to pass a Special Powers bill giving the executive sweeping policing and military control.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Bake at 350°F for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the center of the cakes pass the toothpick test.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
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Most likely total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 5000 feet with 1 to 2 feet above pass level.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
So far this season, Stafford has thrown 25 touchdown passes while completing over 65% of his attempts and tossing just two interceptions.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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But he was passed over for a nod for producer of the year, non-classical nod for the second year in a row.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Van Orden places responsibility on Democrats, citing a bill House Republicans passed over a month ago to fund the government.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Pass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.
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