PASSES (OVER) Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of pass (over)

as in traverses

to make one's way through, across, or over passed over two bridges

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passes over

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of pass over

as in ignores

to fail to give proper attention to you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice

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as in forgives

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 passes (over)

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Since then, however, Howell has only thrown 14 passes over the past two seasons. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026 The autonomous vehicle then passes over the colorful flames and sparks. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2026 For about half of this day, feelings are a bit uptight while the Moon passes over Saturn. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 July 2026 In addition to strong suction power and a self-cleaning brushroll, the Shark Matrix Clean uses a precision grid pattern to take multiple passes over messes, ensuring a deep clean on every square inch of your carpets and hardwood floors. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026 When the mower passes over the lawn, the bent blades are not cut while others are trimmed. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026 The first phase of the program will distribute a maximum of 20,000 single-day passes over the course of the year. — Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026 That information will be sent off every time the satellite passes over Cincinnati. — Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Mar. 2026 Doubs is seven years younger, should be a little cheaper and is already well-versed in the Shanahan offense, especially catching passes over the crowded middle. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for passes (over)

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The Art Loeb Trail traverses a few significant peaks and balds over the 6,000-foot mark and should not be overlooked.

— Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Like Orton’s prior work, The Ground Above traverses some tricky emotional terrain.

— David Harris, SPIN, 29 June 2026

Definition of traverses

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But that framing ignores a few factors, as was pointed out to Deadline by the leader of one suitor committed to safeguarding the company’s unique, cinephile-forward culture.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 July 2026
Why would someone hand over their best idea to a process that usually ignores it?

— Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of ignores

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Lilting piano follows her through the darkness of the castle’s chambers.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
L'Opéra follows a similar arc—restaurant first, festivities later—while Pablo Saint-Tropez on Place des Lices leans into a more unapologetic disco energy, with a 1970s playlist, mirror balls, and a crowd that reliably knows how to use a dance floor.

— Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026

Definition of follows

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There’s a great accidental gag in a cut bit from the original MTV pilot when a deputy pulls up to arrest Knoxville and forgets to put her car in park.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Each time the price comes back down, Europe forgets what the spike was trying to say.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Definition of forgets

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So is the community’s playground that has a soft rubber surface and overlooks the lake.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
But that overlooks the far larger number of proposals that never reach financial close because critical complementary investments never materialize.

— Bright Simons, semafor.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of overlooks

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The trail passes a small waterfall on the left, and crosses a small stream, according to Visit Placer website.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Opened in 2011, the viaduct crosses numerous rivers, irrigation canals, highways, and railway lines while supporting trains traveling at up to 350 km/h.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Definition of crosses

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Lobello explains why soccer is such an efficient form of exercise and what the World Cup could mean for adults looking to get active.

— Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
While sharing her Beauty Secrets with Vogue, the 20-year-old explains that the bittersweet ballad was inspired by a Japanese phrase that means, essentially, everything beautiful is temporary.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 July 2026

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