as in traversed
to make one's way through, across, or over
passed over two bridges
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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)
Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 11 June 2026
He was named by Sporting News as the best college basketball player of the decade and passed over in the draft by 28 of 30 NBA teams.
—Sam Evan Sussman, Vogue, 10 June 2026
Called hydrogenesis, the products from the first step are passed over special catalysts at 320°F (160°C) to make useful molecules like cycloalkanes, dense hydrocarbons, jet-fuel-range molecules.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
Anyone who names a work-life boundary gets marked as less committed or passed over for stretch opportunities.
—Teresa Hopke, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In 2007, a big steam main by the Chanin Building, across from Grand Central, blew up right as a truck passed over, injuring dozens.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 22 May 2026
Still, their offers kept getting passed over as homes sold for tens – and sometimes hundreds – of thousands of dollars above list price.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
After being passed over twice in the draft before the Lightning selected him 108th overall, Rautiainen won Liiga’s Golden Helmet award, going to the league’s MVP and voted on by his peers.
—Eduardo Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
While some painters might feel scorned for being passed over for so long, Lovelace O’Neal said that her late-career recognition was in some ways a blessing.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 13 May 2026
Verb
The Blue Jackets promoted Pascal Vincent to replace Babcock, even though Vincent had been passed over in each of their previous two coach searches.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 11 June 2026
He was named by Sporting News as the best college basketball player of the decade and passed over in the draft by 28 of 30 NBA teams.
—Sam Evan Sussman, Vogue, 10 June 2026
Called hydrogenesis, the products from the first step are passed over special catalysts at 320°F (160°C) to make useful molecules like cycloalkanes, dense hydrocarbons, jet-fuel-range molecules.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
Anyone who names a work-life boundary gets marked as less committed or passed over for stretch opportunities.
—Teresa Hopke, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In 2007, a big steam main by the Chanin Building, across from Grand Central, blew up right as a truck passed over, injuring dozens.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 22 May 2026
Still, their offers kept getting passed over as homes sold for tens – and sometimes hundreds – of thousands of dollars above list price.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
After being passed over twice in the draft before the Lightning selected him 108th overall, Rautiainen won Liiga’s Golden Helmet award, going to the league’s MVP and voted on by his peers.
—Eduardo Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
While some painters might feel scorned for being passed over for so long, Lovelace O’Neal said that her late-career recognition was in some ways a blessing.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passed (over)
Verb
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Volunteers and paid canvassers have traversed neighborhoods on foot to talk to local businesses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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These cells already had complex interiors, with internal protein trackways traversed by motor proteins that move cargo within the cell.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
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The controversy surrounding the transition blush technique is just another example of how easily, in many different fields and industries, Black women’s contributions go ignored, overlooked and erased.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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That was followed by a spot on the Miami Swim Week runway and a rise up the pop culture rankings that couldn’t be ignored.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Because if Balogun, 24, felt overlooked in England, he’s felt looked after in the colonies.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Stadler notes that genetic testing is frequently overlooked.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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The ball bounced straight down and just crossed the goal line.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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As Byron, 17, crossed the stage to get his diploma, his relatives clapped and cheered, determined to stay strong for him.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
Verb
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On a recent work trip, former NBC news anchor and current CBS correspondent Natalie Morales forgot her hotel room number.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Although Fry never knew it, Seymour never forgot about him.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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As Kristic explained, during the speculative post-Covid market, many galleries failed to consider the longer-term repercussions of raising the prices of ultra-contemporary works.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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Brandsema explained that humans are born with one pool of motor neurons for life, and SMA slowly robs individuals of their motor neurons over time, leaving them with difficulty walking or running, holding up their heads, or even swallowing food and liquid safely.—
Ciara McCarthy
June 15,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Sequels followed, as would revivals decades later.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
7 Dec. 2025
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That was followed by Nuremberg, Germany; Zagreb, Croatia; and Strasbourg, France, rounding out the top five.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Ives justified his price hike by noting that Apple finally has an AI strategy.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 Dec. 2025
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Shooting a man refusing to relinquish a weapon in public could be a way to prevent further violence and, as such, the incident could be justified.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
5 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Passed (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passed%20%28over%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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