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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 disability rights movement fought for, and achieved, legal protections in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which were significantly increased with the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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Kenji Yoshino, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government backed the motion, assuring its passage.
—Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The obvious answer is the entire passage on the crucifixion.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
The legislation’s passage would not only help Faith CDC but also create similar programs statewide.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
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Kenji Yoshino, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government backed the motion, assuring its passage.
—Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The obvious answer is the entire passage on the crucifixion.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
The legislation’s passage would not only help Faith CDC but also create similar programs statewide.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passage
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Accessibility The InterContinental has accessible routes, wheelchair-accessible rooms (with options for roll-in showers), and visual alarms, in addition to accessible parking, a pool hoist, braille signage, and accessible meeting rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Still, a bigger headache for Beijing appears to be extensive conflict in the region and major disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz – a critical shipping route for crude from countries including Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Vegas played without United States center Jack Eichel and defenseman Noah Hanifin and Canada forwards Mark Stone and Mitch Marner and defenseman Shea Theodore, all of whom are expected to be available when their five-game trip continues against the Capitals in Washington on Friday night.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Vitello said there is no concern about Lee making the overseas trip to Japan, adding that the Giants will have to be mindful once Lee returns to the team after the tournament.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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On our April Mediterranean sailing—he ship’s third since its maiden voyage—the manifest ran the gamut.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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At 67, Quenneville will first be tasked with bringing the Ducks’ ship into the playoff port, then seeing how far a postseason voyage can take them.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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Read an excerpt below and get a copy of the book here.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The following excerpt from Kay and Down’s Toolkit podcast interview has been edited for clarity.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dian McElvaine said in 2023 the family was working on getting a death declaration to help with the grieving process.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The patchy performances of usual left-back Vitalii Mykolenko and Moyes’ faith in Michael Keane have also influenced the decision-making process.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Scott Quigley — which led to the death of a disabled man — staties seem concerned about the consequences the sergeant would face.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The mother of Tilly Servin, a toddler who prosecutors believe was tortured to death in Long Beach last year, is suing Los Angeles County’s child protection agency for leaving her daughter in the custody of the child’s father, who was previously sentenced to four years in prison for child abuse.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Today’s Full Moon, also a Lunar Eclipse, elevates your 10th House of Prestige, shining a clear light on your public path.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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Mid-course navigation can correct the missile’s path outside the atmosphere, maintaining accuracy even under countermeasures.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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On your expeditions or afterwards.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
25 Feb. 2026
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The expedition took place in Makira, the largest rainforest in Madagascar, an island nation off the east coast of Mozambique.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Passage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passage. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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