passes (over) 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of pass (over)

passes over

2 of 2

verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of pass over

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of passes (over)
Verb
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 According to Elmhurst police, eastbound lanes of the Eisenhower (I-290) were closed as crews responded to the point where the expressway passes over Vallette Street and Electric Avenue, where the 18-wheel semi-truck loaded with plastic was hanging on its side. Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passes (over)
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • But Hannah, who sees his true good nature, forgives him.
    Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 22 May 2026
  • While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • The generously appointed, all-suite hotel overlooks Manila Bay and connects guests to an expansive collection of dining, recreation, entertainment and shopping.
    Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The cozy store, which overlooks Jardim de Parada, is recognized by the city’s Lojas com História program for historically significant shops.
    Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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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“Passes (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passes%20%28over%29. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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