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as in route
an established course for traveling from one place to another
the long passage down the Atlantic seaboard, around Cape Horn, and up the Pacific Coast to California
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2
as in trip
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
an arduous passage across the country
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4
as in excerpt
a part taken from a longer work
the news report quoted a passage from the novel
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as in process
forward movement in time or place
a swift passage from mere liking to actual love
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as in death
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
weary of this world, he looked forward to the next and sought passage with poison
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Recent Examples of passage
Further, the advocates said there is still more progress needed to provide more affordable housing for residents in the state without the passage of comprehensive housing legislation this session.
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2025
More than 50 Texas Democratic lawmakers left the state on Sunday, in an effort to block the passage of a controversial new redistricting map that would fulfill President Trump's desire to add up to five more Republican congressional seats in the U.S. House.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 Aug. 2025
Texas Democrats have jetted off to Chicago in what is a coordinated effort to delay the passage of a new congressional map that favors the Republican Party for the 2026 midterm elections.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2025
However, Twombly added, if the sessions ends with the passage of bills most Republican House members campaigned on, Burrows would likely emerge in good shape with the Republican grassroots heading into a speaker's race in 2027.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2025
More than 50 Texas Democratic lawmakers left the state on Sunday, in an effort to block the passage of a controversial new redistricting map that would fulfill President Trump's desire to add up to five more Republican congressional seats in the U.S. House.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 Aug. 2025
Texas Democrats have jetted off to Chicago in what is a coordinated effort to delay the passage of a new congressional map that favors the Republican Party for the 2026 midterm elections.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2025
However, Twombly added, if the sessions ends with the passage of bills most Republican House members campaigned on, Burrows would likely emerge in good shape with the Republican grassroots heading into a speaker's race in 2027.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passage
Noun
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Go the safer route with easy heatless curlers like this affordable set from Kitsch.—
Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
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For the the Lynx system replaced by Scout vans, buses will stop running routes on Jan. 10.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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The postponement of the trip due to bad weather just added to the malign promise of the place.—
Emma Sloley
August 14,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Not only will the Heat play six of its first eight games on the road and embark on a West Coast trip during the second week of the regular season, but 11 of the Heat’s first 15 games come against opponents that made the playoffs last season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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From the beginning of a voyage, before even landing in a community, Adventure Canada cultural educators help passengers prepare for and process community visits, both the harmful and good aspects.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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A number of specialty restaurants are well worth trying; most guests get one complimentary visit per voyage, with additional visits available for an extra charge.—
Scott Laird,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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During his presentation to planners, Kleven showed excerpts from the town’s comprehensive master plan, which called for more affordable housing.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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As such, following are edited excerpts from our conversations over the years.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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As more and more people turn to in vitro fertilization (IVF) to assist with growing their families, a new report sheds light on just how prevalent this process has become.—
De Elizabeth,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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This process releases gas as a byproduct, which can lead to bloating.2 The key to avoiding these side effects is to add fiber to your diet gradually so your body can get used to it.—
Dr. Roshini Raj,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Her husband, Patrick, 46, was stabbed to death in their Over-the-Rhine home during a June burglary.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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He was sentenced to death and remains on death row at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Getting a song played and embraced by the dancers and the audiences was another way for Black artists to break through when traditional avenues and paths weren’t accessible to them.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Sandisk Keynote showed a path to a 512TB version by 2027 and 1PB product sometime in the future.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Air Cruises have taken off in the past few years, with several firms now offering incredible private jet expeditions that enable high-fliers to live out Jules Verne’s Around the World in Eighty Days at a far greater pace.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 Aug. 2025
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The 94-day expedition starts at $104,999 per person based on double occupancy.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Passage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passage. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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