as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
I must pass up the offer to be chairman of this event
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Recent Examples of pass up
Few shoes can measure up to their breathability and cushy comfort, plus the chance to personalize them with Crocs’ Jibbitz charms is hard to pass up.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
But given the longer timeframe with the Uribe seat, Jarred Cornell, interim chair of the Orange County Democratic Party, doubted the Republican governor would pass up the chance to pick someone like-minded to fill it.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
The Supreme Court is staying out of a case about whether the Catholic Church misled parishioners about the purpose of an annual collection, passing up a chance to probe the independence churches have from government interference.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Graham fired a shot from just outside the box after a series of one-touch passes up the middle of the field.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
But given the longer timeframe with the Uribe seat, Jarred Cornell, interim chair of the Orange County Democratic Party, doubted the Republican governor would pass up the chance to pick someone like-minded to fill it.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
The Supreme Court is staying out of a case about whether the Catholic Church misled parishioners about the purpose of an annual collection, passing up a chance to probe the independence churches have from government interference.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Graham fired a shot from just outside the box after a series of one-touch passes up the middle of the field.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass up
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The nurses refused to increase her morphine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The fund sparked widespread condemnation and a standoff between the White House and Congress, with Senate Republicans refusing to pass an immigration enforcement spending bill unless the fund was limited or scrapped.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The court also rejected the New Orleans City Council’s attempt to hold a special election, which would have given Duncan the option to run again.—
Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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On Tuesday, however, the federation learned that the CAS panel had largely rejected its arguments but has annulled the first sanction’s partial-stadium closure.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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His Democratic Party then went further by pushing a special counsel that could cancel the charges against him outright -- a move Lee declined to endorse or oppose publicly.—
Joohee Cho,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Writers and reporters at the conference are learning how to improve their coverage of topics, including changes to education at the federal and state levels, the use of artificial intelligence in schools, and declining enrollment.—
Kellye Lynn,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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In February, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 124 in Kansas City, together with the National Electrical Contractors Association, expressed shock when residents of the lofts turned down the union’s offer to fix the sign for free, with one stipulation.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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In the 17 years since, she’s turned down a deal from one of modern hip-hop’s waymakers and landed 14 tracks on the Hot 100.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Pitchfork,
4 June 2026
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Plus, lightweight jackets and cardigans are easy to throw over your shoulders during the day without feeling bulky or annoying to carry around.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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This time, Royals catcher Salvador Perez sailed a throw over Loftin, who was covering second base.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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“Pass up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20up. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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