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
Don’t expect the Rams to pass up on a consensus first-round talent here, though.
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Michael Lycklama, Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2025
The Lakers tried to ride their best five to the finish Sunday, but ran out of gas and were passed up just prior to the end line by a bunch of young legs.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2025
In addition to the four-course meals attendees enjoyed, guests participated in a live auction, bidding on packages that for many, were hard to pass up.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Frank Nazar passed up to Sam Rinzel from the bumper spot, and Rinzel swatted it in Bedard’s direction.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
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Michael Lycklama, Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2025
The Lakers tried to ride their best five to the finish Sunday, but ran out of gas and were passed up just prior to the end line by a bunch of young legs.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2025
In addition to the four-course meals attendees enjoyed, guests participated in a live auction, bidding on packages that for many, were hard to pass up.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Frank Nazar passed up to Sam Rinzel from the bumper spot, and Rinzel swatted it in Bedard’s direction.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass up
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When one player refused and wanted to take a photo of the statement, the player was allegedly denied a chance and warned ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi would find out about his response.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2025
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Both have also been vocally critical of giving more military and financial assistance to Ukraine and have previously threatened refused to back the EU’s regular extensions of sanctions against Russia.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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To compound the embarrassment, Arsenal fan group Ashburton Army had raised more than £12,000 to fund their own tifo, which the club rejected (fans who had donated were refunded their money).—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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On May 16, Brown appeared in Manchester Magistrates’ Court, where Judge Joanne Hirst rejected his bail request.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
18 May 2025
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While the cost of groceries, on average, declined, the report found the price of dining out got more expensive and is up about 4% from the past year.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Rea had become a free agent when the Brewers declined their $5.5 million option for this year, deciding to instead pay him a $1 million buyout.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The largest obstacles were Jo finding a way to turn down her future mother- in-law’s questionable makeup artist talent and veil offering and Link struggling with his vows.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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President Donald Trump said that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has turned down his offer to deploy American troops into Mexico to fight against the country's drug cartels.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 May 2025
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Caballero was awarded an infield single, and he was allowed to take second base after Cabrera airmailed the throw over Paul Goldschmidt’s head.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Amidst a fife and drum performance, the High Tea featured the same teas that were thrown over the Harbor, like Bohea tea, Congou and Souchong, as well as some Singlo and Hyson varieties.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Pass up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20up. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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