1
as in routes
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 trips
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
an arduous passage across the country
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4
as in excerpts
a part taken from a longer work
the news report quoted a passage from the novel
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as in processes
forward movement in time or place
a swift passage from mere liking to actual love
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as in deaths
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 passages
Her son, Jett James East, had respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a highly contagious virus that infects the lungs and breathing passages.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Given the lack of gravity, even a runny nose can turn into an extremely unpleasant experience, forcing astronauts to resort to unusual measures just to drain mucus from their nasal passages.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 8 Jan. 2026
The gunpowder was probably used to blast passages for guano extraction.
—Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
In addition to over-the-counter medication to address cold symptoms, several foods have bioactive compounds that may reduce inflammation and help clear nasal passages.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 31 Dec. 2025
These products also help hydrate the nasal passages and reduce swelling.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
The four shafts were vertical passages dug from the surface to the tunnel depth.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
But, of my seven readers, none correctly identified more than half the passages.
—Vauhini Vara, New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2025
Antibiotics, such as azithromycin or a Z-Pak, can be given to help clear the bacteria from the nasal passages so patients aren’t able to spread the illness as easily.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 17 Dec. 2025
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Given the lack of gravity, even a runny nose can turn into an extremely unpleasant experience, forcing astronauts to resort to unusual measures just to drain mucus from their nasal passages.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 8 Jan. 2026
The gunpowder was probably used to blast passages for guano extraction.
—Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
In addition to over-the-counter medication to address cold symptoms, several foods have bioactive compounds that may reduce inflammation and help clear nasal passages.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 31 Dec. 2025
These products also help hydrate the nasal passages and reduce swelling.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
The four shafts were vertical passages dug from the surface to the tunnel depth.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
But, of my seven readers, none correctly identified more than half the passages.
—Vauhini Vara, New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2025
Antibiotics, such as azithromycin or a Z-Pak, can be given to help clear the bacteria from the nasal passages so patients aren’t able to spread the illness as easily.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passages
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As centralized authority weakens, those actors could exploit the vacuum, expanding control over territory and smuggling routes.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Apprenticeships — a combination of work experience and classroom learning — are one of the few routes to a high-paying job without a college degree or the debt that often comes with higher education.—
Claire Rafford,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 2026
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Another three-point play by Bead, who finished with 20 points, left Bryant with a 70-61 lead, only to see Jonesboro score on two consecutive trips to get closer.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Whether we’re headed to the gym, lounging at home, or planning your next trips, Lululemon is our go-to destination for a workout wardrobe that doubles as casual and travel wear.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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In addition, Abercrombie & Kent continues to broaden its expedition cruise offerings with new voyages around the British Isles, Svalbard, and French Polynesia.—
Josh Roberts,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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Passengers seeking outdoor adventure with a side of luxury should opt for Seabourn's high-end voyages, where glacier-view helicopter rides and sea kayaking end with Champagne.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Read excerpts from her interview below, which has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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You are completely immersed in the yearlong making of Disneyland thanks to excerpts from 100 hours of raw and rarely seen footage from the Walt Disney Archives shot by a team of cameramen tasked by Walt Disney to capture the construction of Disneyland.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Interactions and internal processes send cool gas drifting inward.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Park hailed the resilience of the community, and how residents organized block by block when there was no roadmap for recovery, and insurance and bureaucratic processes felt impossible to navigate alone.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
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To date, the agency has investigated 408 fatal incidents resulting in 454 deaths on Arkansas highways, state police records say.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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The hurricane has been blamed for 77 deaths, according to the Pan American Health Organization.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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This signature Aayush hydrothermal experience blends contrast pools, saunas, reflexology paths, and salt rooms into a restorative circuit.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Manhattan’s urban grid disappears among the winding paths and dense foliage of Central Park.—
Katie James Watkinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Roamwell also offers kits for weekenders, business trips, and expeditions, so you’re covered no matter the length of your journey.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Wanaka Mountain Guides leads multi-day expeditions to the bucket-list summits of Mount Cook (New Zealand’s highest peak at 12,217 feet) and Mount Aspiring (a respectable 9,950-feet).—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Passages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passages. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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