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
Stein passed up the lucrative life of corporate law and instead devoted himself to public service.
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Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2026
Flea markets offer one-of-a-kind finds that are hard to replace if passed up.
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Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 June 2026
So while the league’s growing well right now (and has media negotiations coming up at just the right time), increasing revenues by 50% is likely too enticing for owners to pass up.
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John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
For Ashwin, coming to America to witness the franchise model – which is different from international cricket – and take part was too tempting to pass up.
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Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pass up
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2026
Flea markets offer one-of-a-kind finds that are hard to replace if passed up.
—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 June 2026
So while the league’s growing well right now (and has media negotiations coming up at just the right time), increasing revenues by 50% is likely too enticing for owners to pass up.
—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
For Ashwin, coming to America to witness the franchise model – which is different from international cricket – and take part was too tempting to pass up.
—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pass up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass up
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Wurth saw two more physicians who refused to discuss hormones before a urologist started her on estrogen gel, oral progesterone and a vaginal estrogen cream.
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The man had a gun and refused to drop it when ordered to by police, the sheriff said.
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Those seeking to stop the roundup reject almost all of the federal agencies’ claims, from the size of the herd to the notion that the horses cause ecological damage.
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While state studies have criticized the state’s education governance model, voters have rejected at least four attempts dating back to 1928 to reform the position.
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With only a week of freedom under his belt, Cribbs said Powell is declining interviews for now, reentering the world with some trepidation.
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The Padres declined comment for this column.
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Unfortunately, Veesaar, the former Arizona and North Carolina big man, received terrible counsel and turned down massive NIL dollars next season to become … a second-round pick.
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Zhu and Chen had already sought a contract with the city through legal means, but had been turned down, partly due to the hotel's location in Long Island City, Queens, according to the indictment.
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The mochila was designed to be quickly thrown over the saddle of the next galloping rider as the mail delivery continued its route.
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The Amazon Essentials Linen Pants are breezy enough for scorching afternoons, polished enough for dinner reservations, and comfortable enough to throw over a swimsuit after a beach day.
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“Pass up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20up. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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