as in traversed
to make one's way through, across, or over
passed over two bridges
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1
as in ignored
to fail to give proper attention to
you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice
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as in overlooked
to dismiss as of little importance
I'd be willing to pass over this latest episode of tardiness if there hadn't been so many before
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Recent Examples of passed (over)
Gloria Calderon Kellett, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
But in 2022, was passed over, despite being one of the nation's top college players.
—Ren Clayton, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
That’s a group that could and should be upgraded, but the Yankees, typically adverse to spending lavishly on bullpen help, passed over a free agent class that included a few closers and high-leverage relievers.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Movie fans are used to stories in which actors either lament or give thanks that they were passed over, or consciously chose not to take a gig that turned out to be iconic.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Jan. 2026
Yet the Na’vi were passed over in favor of Weapons and F1.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
Since being elected to the board in 2021, Foley has been passed over for the top position multiple times.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
For years, Better Call Saul fans watched as Rhea Seehorn was passed over despite her astonishing portrayal of Kim Wexler on the beloved drama.
—Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
And the health department is hearing from other providers who are being passed over.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
When one role means everything, the stakes become unbearably high — for the actor cast, for the actors passed over and for the audience watching yet another rare opportunity slip by.
—Gloria Calderon Kellett, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
But in 2022, was passed over, despite being one of the nation's top college players.
—Ren Clayton, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
That’s a group that could and should be upgraded, but the Yankees, typically adverse to spending lavishly on bullpen help, passed over a free agent class that included a few closers and high-leverage relievers.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Movie fans are used to stories in which actors either lament or give thanks that they were passed over, or consciously chose not to take a gig that turned out to be iconic.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Jan. 2026
Yet the Na’vi were passed over in favor of Weapons and F1.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
Since being elected to the board in 2021, Foley has been passed over for the top position multiple times.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
For years, Better Call Saul fans watched as Rhea Seehorn was passed over despite her astonishing portrayal of Kim Wexler on the beloved drama.
—Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
And the health department is hearing from other providers who are being passed over.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Passed (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passed%20%28over%29. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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