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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passes (into)
penetrates
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But don't expect to be taking Instagram-worthy photos at the bottom of the trip – the depths reach the edge of the Midnight Zone, where no sunlight penetrates.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Mar. 2026 -
To encourage deeper root growth, reduce the frequency of irrigation after seedlings emerge but increase the duration so that the water penetrates the upper four to six inches of soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Passes (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passes%20%28into%29. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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