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)
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
If an employee is perceived as less serious, competent or capable — even if undeserved — their ideas may be discounted, they could be passed over for promotions, face workplace bullying or judgment from their coworkers.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
The Authority said 374,000 vehicles passed over the bridge in May 2025.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Fellow disciple Shen Gongbao, a stuttering leopard turned immortal, was upset that he had been passed over for the opportunity and orchestrated a switcheroo.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Thousands left without power Once the storm passed over the region, thousands across Hamilton County and northern Indianapolis were left without power.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 17 Aug. 2025
Companies with high employee turnover, poor management structures or toxic cultures can get heavily discounted or passed over entirely.
—Keegan Caldwell, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
By cutting wasteful spending, Weiss upset a lot of people, Prasad said, including an employee who was passed over for a promotion and called authorities to file a complaint about conditions at the facility, which triggered state inspection violations.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
And the beverage program is not to be passed over, with a heavy influence on Pisco, the national spirit of Peru.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Leonhard had a long playing career in the NFL, but coached seven years in college at Wisconsin before eventually landing in Denver after getting passed over for the head job at UW in 2022.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
If an employee is perceived as less serious, competent or capable — even if undeserved — their ideas may be discounted, they could be passed over for promotions, face workplace bullying or judgment from their coworkers.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
The Authority said 374,000 vehicles passed over the bridge in May 2025.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Fellow disciple Shen Gongbao, a stuttering leopard turned immortal, was upset that he had been passed over for the opportunity and orchestrated a switcheroo.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Thousands left without power Once the storm passed over the region, thousands across Hamilton County and northern Indianapolis were left without power.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 17 Aug. 2025
Companies with high employee turnover, poor management structures or toxic cultures can get heavily discounted or passed over entirely.
—Keegan Caldwell, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
By cutting wasteful spending, Weiss upset a lot of people, Prasad said, including an employee who was passed over for a promotion and called authorities to file a complaint about conditions at the facility, which triggered state inspection violations.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
And the beverage program is not to be passed over, with a heavy influence on Pisco, the national spirit of Peru.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Passed (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passed%20%28over%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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