as in refused
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
I must pass up the offer to be chairman of this event
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Recent Examples of passed up
Stein passed up the lucrative life of corporate law and instead devoted himself to public service.
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Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2026
Flea markets offer one-of-a-kind finds that are hard to replace if passed up.
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Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 June 2026
No matter where the ball was kicked or passed up and down the field, even after the Saudi’s surprise first half goal, many eyes were on the refs.
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Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
But because the Marlins, who played at the Miami Gardens stadium at the time, would be playing regular-season games that coincided with the summer tournament, Miami was passed up in favor of Orlando.
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Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Most general manager candidates cannot afford to be picky, especially those on the older end of the spectrum who have been passed up for previous jobs.
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Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Origin In 1976 Mattel passed up the opportunity to become the exclusive producer of Star Wars toys, which went on to become multimillion-dollar bestsellers.
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Sanat Pai Raikarall,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 2026
The team passed up Oregon’s Dillon Thienemen for Freeling in the first round, and Morgan decided to wait until the fifth round to dial up a safety for selection.
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Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
The veteran winger passed up a one-timer with the extra man about five minutes into the third period.
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Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2026
Flea markets offer one-of-a-kind finds that are hard to replace if passed up.
—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 June 2026
No matter where the ball was kicked or passed up and down the field, even after the Saudi’s surprise first half goal, many eyes were on the refs.
—
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
But because the Marlins, who played at the Miami Gardens stadium at the time, would be playing regular-season games that coincided with the summer tournament, Miami was passed up in favor of Orlando.
—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Most general manager candidates cannot afford to be picky, especially those on the older end of the spectrum who have been passed up for previous jobs.
—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Origin In 1976 Mattel passed up the opportunity to become the exclusive producer of Star Wars toys, which went on to become multimillion-dollar bestsellers.
—
Sanat Pai Raikarall,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 2026
The team passed up Oregon’s Dillon Thienemen for Freeling in the first round, and Morgan decided to wait until the fifth round to dial up a safety for selection.
—
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
The veteran winger passed up a one-timer with the extra man about five minutes into the third period.
—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passed up
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It was flatly refused by the Newsom administration.
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When Randazzo refused, Holston shot him in the back of the head.
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Indigenous groups protested the last time Mount Rushmore hosted a fireworks display, and former President Joe Biden's administration rejected subsequent attempts to have fireworks at the national monument.
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Judge Sullivan rejected the DOJ's arguments against releasing the materials and concluded that the Public Integrity Project, a public interest law firm, demonstrated that independent journalist Katie Phang was harmed by the materials being withheld.
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District officials declined to provide the correspondence with Carvalho, instead assigning the request to the district’s Public Records Act unit, where some requests for records have taken years to resolve.
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The public prosecutor’s office declined to comment on the case when reached by CNN.
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The Queen of Pop is just one of the names on our list of actors who surprisingly turned down roles in movies that became huge franchises.
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That’s why, in recent years, Green turned down opportunities to interview for managerial openings in other organizations.
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Stationed at third base with another runner at first base and no outs in the eighth inning, Alcántara ran halfway toward home plate when Bregman hit a line drive at Giants first baseman Rafael Devers, who immediately threw over to third base for the double play.
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That kid threw over-powering heat, but not nearly like this ox.
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The elevator subsequently passed a county inspection and has been cleared for use.
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After McDonald’s announced plans to open a restaurant in Mattituck, the town passed an ordinance banning drive-throughs; when CVS arrived, the locals capped the size of big-box stores.
Verb
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After years of exam leaks, persistently high youth unemployment, and opportunities slipping further out of reach, their simmering frustration is sparking a demand for accountability that many say can no longer be ignored.
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Several states and agencies also charge for rescues, particularly when visitors have ignored warning signs.
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“Passed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passed%20up. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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