1
as in handed
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
could you please pass me the phone?
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2
as in stopped
to come to an end
eventually, the storm passed
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as in left
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
pass your forms to the department head once they're filled out
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4
as in enacted
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
Congress cannot pass any law restricting free speech
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as in happened
to take place
and the destruction of the town came to pass, just as the seer had predicted
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as in experienced
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
a presidential candidate who doesn't yet know how it feels to pass the scrutiny of the national press
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as in uttered
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
he'll occasionally pass some insightful comment, but in general he doesn't have much to contribute
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as in refused
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
we appreciate the invitation to the party, but we'll have to pass I'll pass on the coffee
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as in flew
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval
the finished product isn't perfect, but it will pass
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Recent Examples of passed
However, the lower chamber has yet to take action since the measure was passed and signed into law in July.
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Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Here are some of the key bills that passed, and others that didn’t.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Postpone outdoor activities until the storms have passed.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
In Florida, a similar ban passed last year has already prompted legal challenges, per AP News.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Rezoning petitions are typically passed through the MDC then voted on by the City-County Council as a package.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 30 Aug. 2025
It’s been 13 years since your father passed.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
On Friday afternoon, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal denied the city’s request for a rehearing in the election lawsuit brought by mayoral candidate Emilio González, who sued in June after the City Commission passed an ordinance postponing the election to next year.
—Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
From tailgates and attire, to parking passes and tickets, gamedays are planned, prepped for, and passed down through generations.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Here are some of the key bills that passed, and others that didn’t.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Postpone outdoor activities until the storms have passed.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
In Florida, a similar ban passed last year has already prompted legal challenges, per AP News.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Rezoning petitions are typically passed through the MDC then voted on by the City-County Council as a package.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 30 Aug. 2025
It’s been 13 years since your father passed.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
On Friday afternoon, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal denied the city’s request for a rehearing in the election lawsuit brought by mayoral candidate Emilio González, who sued in June after the City Commission passed an ordinance postponing the election to next year.
—Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
From tailgates and attire, to parking passes and tickets, gamedays are planned, prepped for, and passed down through generations.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passed
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However, after the mother handed him over, Agba allegedly walked out of the line and began to walk away, according to the outlets.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Soboleva handed her a few pieces of paper and smiled.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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When asked why all shoppers didn’t get the notice, an Amazon spokesperson said the notice was sent to customers who registered for the Prime Invitee Program between the program's launch in 2009 and 2015, when the program stopped accepting new members.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Providence is on a mission after being stopped two years in a row in the supersectional round.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Kentucky's persistent felony offender (PFO) law, enacted in 1974 and expanded in 1976, allows for enhanced sentences for repeat felony offenders.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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The World’s Highest Incarceration Rate Since the state of exception was enacted — and since extended more than 39 times — nearly 90,000 people have been detained.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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Out of 34 matchups between FBS teams that have been played at least 110 times, Mizzou-Kansas is one of two that hasn’t happened the past two seasons.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Eight of the top ten drawings happened this decade.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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Historic data In 2024, California experienced 305 fires caused by lightning, resulting in 90,206 acres of wildland burned, according to NIFC records.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Wilkes-Barre Times Leader reported that the family also experienced foul odors and heard pig grunts in the home.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Jones explained that Aramayo would always seek permission from those who had uttered the tic.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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His answer might be dismissed as vague if it were uttered by someone without his record of uncovering high-level crimes.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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In one practice, McCarthy refused to throw an easy short pass and opted instead to throw a deeper-developing route.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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While there was plenty of blame to go around following the Giants' 21-6 loss, head coach Brian Daboll seemingly refused to point the finger at Wilson despite his underwhelming performance.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Milan’s fifth triumph in 1994 put them one behind the Spanish side, but this ended when Madrid picked up their seventh crown in 1998 and remains the closest anybody has got to them.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Billy Williams ended a streak of playing in 1,117 consecutive games.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Passed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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