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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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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
The Comments Section Became Its Own Destination Viewers from around the world have turned the video’s comment section into a running tribute to YouTube’s origins and the passage of time.
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Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
While other measures have generated broader support, Hwang was the only Republican legislator to vote in 2022 for passage of the Connecticut Clean Air Act.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
The United Arab Emirates responded by asking the UN to authorize measures, including the use of force, to reopen the strait, a sign of increasing desperation among Gulf states dependent on passage through it.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The web sits inside a section called the Sulfur Cave, about 50 meters (164 feet) from the entrance in a permanently dark passage with low ceilings.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
While other measures have generated broader support, Hwang was the only Republican legislator to vote in 2022 for passage of the Connecticut Clean Air Act.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
The United Arab Emirates responded by asking the UN to authorize measures, including the use of force, to reopen the strait, a sign of increasing desperation among Gulf states dependent on passage through it.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
The web sits inside a section called the Sulfur Cave, about 50 meters (164 feet) from the entrance in a permanently dark passage with low ceilings.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passage
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But in our group, the route to the quarter-finals seems possible.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The waterway, a critical shipping route, has essentially been closed for the duration of the conflict, causing a supply glut in the oil market that has sent prices skyrocketing.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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In their initial trips to the plate in the second inning, Caglianone doubled, Collins doubled him home, and Isbel singled to score Collins.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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The trip to the moon will take about four days.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Among them was a Chinese tanker called Bright Gold, which made the voyage on March 23.—
Raf Sanchez,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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Fares for the 150-night voyage start from $99,999 per guest for a Deluxe Veranda Suite, up to $344,999 per guest for a Signature Suite.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Mar. 2026
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The following is an excerpt from the new book, To Catch a Fish, by Mark Kurlansky.—
Mike Kurlansky,
Outside,
29 Mar. 2026
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Part of what contributes to the slim odds is the fact that Morris is seeking to move the process forward using Christian arbitration, while Gateway wants to use a standard legal approach, Morris’ attorney Bill Mateja told the Star-Telegram last July.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Miami-Dade’s then-program administrator, Cristina Reboredo Leon, streamlined the process by having the Alliance for Aging — a county program that oversees such payments — expedite the monthly subsidies.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The abnormality has also been linked to deaths in the National Football League and in other sports such as hockey and soccer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Nancy Metayer Bowen was a politically-ambitious trailblazer for a new generation of Haitian Americans in South Florida before her tragic death, which is being criminally investigated, was announced Wednesday.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Earth catches chunks Comet from Thatcher’s debris path every year as our planet orbits the sun.—
Hali Smith
March 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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And Emma herself has work through some old feelings while also navigating a rocky path to their big day that has an implosive effect for those around them.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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From yoga classes at the crack of dawn to excursions that range from whale-watching to geological expeditions and beyond, the staff here make magic happen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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After two major delays, NASA made history on April 1 and launched a crew of four astronauts on a 10-day expedition around the moon and back.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Passage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passage. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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