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passed (into)

verb

past tense of pass (into)
as in diffused (through)

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  1. penetrated
  2. impregnated
Verb
  • Jefferson had two second-half possessions that penetrated Peach County's 5-yard line and had just three points to show for it.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But the late-night revelry definitely penetrated the walls of her hotel.
    — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of penetrated
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  • However, following reports that Jagger impregnated Brazilian model Luciana Morad, Hall went to file for divorce only to find out their nuptials were never legally binding.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • My favorite titles reveal that the land of love can be treacherous terrain—migration, murder, parental illness, a stranger impregnated.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
Definition of impregnated
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“Passed (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passed%20%28into%29. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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