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past tense of pass (over)

passed over

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verb (2)

past tense of pass over

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Recent Examples of passed (over)
Verb
Both pass catchers were seen on the field and were expected to be significant contributors after productive campaigns last year, but they were passed over in favor of sophomore Shane Rosenthal. Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 The Authority said 489,255 vehicles passed over the bridge in June 2026. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026 He’s particularly drawn to episodes that are discomforting for his countrymen—the Dreyfus Affair, and, a recent obsession, French accommodation in Nazi rule during the Occupation, a national embarrassment that was long passed over in silence. David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 Shortly after being passed over, she was presented with Alias. Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Aug. 2026 Tomlin played the brilliant Violet Newstead, a widow who was passed over for a promotion despite being the most qualified person for the job. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026 Painter, who had been passed over for a rotation spot in late July so the Phillies could try a 32-year-old rookie named Brian Keller, returned to the majors a few days before the trade deadline in what could have been a mere cameo. Matt Gelb, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 While Springsteen continues to record and release new music, much of it has been passed over by the Recording Academy in favor of newer, younger acts. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Hawaiian authorities reported that at least 100 homes were damaged or destroyed across the state as Lala passed over. Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passed (over)
Verb
  • As the airplane air-conditioning worked overtime in the desert heat, the grooms traversed the tarmac numerous times to shuttle water and supplies to the horses.
    Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • As a young man, Francisco traversed it on horseback, eking out a living by draining resin from the towering pines.
    Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • All three projects—the ballroom, the arch, and the Kennedy Center—may soon be moving forward simultaneously, red tape cleared (or ignored).
    Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
  • What mattered was that the project ignored the fact that a ship is nothing but the tip of a very long logistical, regulatory, and infrastructure spear.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Sturridge’s speech was one thing, but there will be more serious complaints from Brazil if people feel their great hope is being overlooked.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Once industrial and overlooked, this area is now one of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods—home to galleries, boutique shops, pubs, and canal-side cafés.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Just east of the creek – which was crossed by a stone bridge built in 1896 – Monticello's main street branched north from the highway near Gunn Ranch.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • This includes images from Mars rovers starting in the 1990s and data showing that both Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 crossed into interstellar space in the 2010s.
    Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Tamayo socialized and temporarily forgot what awaited at home.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Kupp nearly forgot one team (Ninja UKR) before the fan pointed it out to the Super Bowl LVI Most Valuable Player.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In another instance, Kuechly explained how coaches teach to tackle high inside a team’s own 5 so an opponent can’t fall forward into the end zone.
    Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Rodgers explained, adding that his new girlfriend was both offline and didn’t watch The Pat McAfee Show.
    Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • More redrawing followed this year after the United States Supreme Court weakened protections for districts drawn to benefit minorities.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The second phase will be adoption, followed by a third phase of transformation over the next decade.
    Hugh Leask, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • And yet, when Szumowska and Englert portray Fyodor’s reaction to the couple’s pregnancy, the birth of their child, and a subsequent tragedy, Anna’s adoration for this utterly flawed man almost feels justified.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Your critique throughout this entire interaction has been completely justified.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Passed (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passed%20%28over%29. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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