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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
The album’s calmer passages feel like a more complete version of the leisurely pedal steel ambient that’s proliferated in recent years—surging with too much emotion for the strings to contain, too much atmosphere to fit on a postcard.
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H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 4 Mar. 2026
Even then, some could reverse course on final passage, as several did earlier this year during a similar debate over Venezuela after the president publicly rebuked them.
—Nik Popli, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
Some of those Republicans were ultimately swayed to revoke their support for that legislation during a vote on final passage, and the bill was ultimately defeated by Vice President JD Vance's tie-breaking vote.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
The reading materials have specifically drawn backlash for the inclusion of Bible passages.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
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H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 4 Mar. 2026
Even then, some could reverse course on final passage, as several did earlier this year during a similar debate over Venezuela after the president publicly rebuked them.
—Nik Popli, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
Some of those Republicans were ultimately swayed to revoke their support for that legislation during a vote on final passage, and the bill was ultimately defeated by Vice President JD Vance's tie-breaking vote.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
The reading materials have specifically drawn backlash for the inclusion of Bible passages.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passage
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Motor officer Zach Varela said the safest route to school for students on e-bikes is the one where a parent is riding alongside them.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The waterway is one of the most critical global energy routes.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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The service To minimize its environmental footprint, the hotel employs locals—from builders and gardeners to chefs and hotel staff—who are happy to advise on boat trips, hikes in the mountains, and the best restaurants in nearby villages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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His trip comes after a February visit by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, which was focused on the country's oil potential.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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Afterward, it’s tapped to sail three- and four-night Bahamas voyages as well as seven-night Caribbean itineraries.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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The line also returns to the Mediterranean, British Isles and Northern Europe, while maintaining Caribbean voyages from Florida and select long‑haul routes across the Pacific, Australia and the California‑to‑Mexico corridor.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
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The film uses excerpts from the real emergency phone calls from 6-year-old Hind Rajab, a Palestinian girl trapped in a car while under fire from Israelis in Gaza.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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This essay is an edited excerpt from the chapbook Jig, published in the Cahier Series (January 2026) by the Center for Writers & Translators at the American University of Paris, and Sylph Editions, London.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
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Still, the map only goes into effect if it's backed by voters and the amendment process is approved by the top court.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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Meeting strict aviation standards Project lead Qin Daochun said the development process required careful testing and refinement.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office later ruled her death a suicide.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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The case marks the first time Google has been sued over a death linked to its flagship artificial intelligence tool.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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The hotel is also collaborating with government technical schools to develop a training program, contributing to educational advancement and offering a career path to residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Is there a path for states to keep pushing for a Live Nation breakup?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Silversea’s lineup includes broader polar and remote‑island itineraries aboard its hybrid expedition fleet, along with new warm‑water routes in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
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What do news outlets want to know about the film and the expedition?—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Passage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passage. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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