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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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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
Before sending the letter, each lawmaker called for the passage of their own legislation.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
Other types of evidence may also have been more difficult to gather because of the passage of time, Levenson said.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
The resolution will go before the board once more, at the first meeting in May, for final passage.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is considered an international waterway under international law, through which ships have the right of transit passage, according to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
Other types of evidence may also have been more difficult to gather because of the passage of time, Levenson said.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
The resolution will go before the board once more, at the first meeting in May, for final passage.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is considered an international waterway under international law, through which ships have the right of transit passage, according to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passage
Noun
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The safety plan stipulated that these armed officers would conduct ride-along missions on bus routes with high crime rates.—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Train 98, part of the Silver Meteor route between Miami and New York, was forced to stop near Jacksonville, leaving some passengers stuck onboard for extended periods.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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His trip to Old Trafford for the Leeds United match will have left him contemplating the more difficult decisions ahead.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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This is the place to organize unforgettable outdoor adventures, from fishing trips and private charter boat excursions to guided jaunts on a traditional Hawaiian sailing canoe.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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But on this voyage, its passengers are not luxuriating.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
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Post-voyage satisfaction exceeded 80%, which speaks to the experience our Crew delivered despite the change.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The transcript of that exchange has not been publicly released, though Wolf referenced excerpts in court Tuesday.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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These are excerpts of the audio interview.—
Betsy Shuller,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Their whole planning process is now built around efficiency and resilience.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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LeBron James continues to defy the aging process with a 28-point night.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Hitler comes to power; Lajos, by now a regional administrator, reluctantly carries out the Nazis’ orders, consigning the local Jewish population to death; Ilona and her husband flee to America by way of Switzerland.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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Ragnars plays Freya, the child’s mother, described as an unrelenting presence who launches her own investigation when the village begins to accept the deaths as acts of the Gods.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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The president’s nominee to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve will appear on Capitol Hill today for a confirmation hearing, but his path forward is uncertain due to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) investigation into current Fed Chair Jerome Powell.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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What’s more, the proliferation of gossip handles like Deux Moi and fan accounts like ClubChalamet mean that doubling down on a parasocial fixation can be a legitimate career path, and a profitable one at that.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Apr. 2026
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In The Prairie, Cooper worked in a wink at Lewis and Clark, a minor character who mentioned the famous expedition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the deck can also be home to more toys, expedition vessels, and some of those removable accommodation units.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Passage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passage. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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