as in traverses
to make one's way through, across, or over
passed over two bridges
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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)
Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Frequent passes over the same path lead to soil compaction, which inhibits turf growth due to the roots not being able to freely access water and nutrients.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 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
The rocks absorb energy from compaction as the crawler passes over them.
—George Petras, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
When oxygen from the air passes over small pieces of iron inside the battery, the iron rusts and produces electricity.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026
Because the slim ring of fire only passes over Antarctica, many people will need to rely on livestream footage to view it.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Frequent passes over the same path lead to soil compaction, which inhibits turf growth due to the roots not being able to freely access water and nutrients.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 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
The rocks absorb energy from compaction as the crawler passes over them.
—George Petras, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
When oxygen from the air passes over small pieces of iron inside the battery, the iron rusts and produces electricity.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026
Because the slim ring of fire only passes over Antarctica, many people will need to rely on livestream footage to view it.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passes (over)
Verb
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Maps show the 900 block is five lanes wide and traverses a heavily commercial strip in north Washington, including multiple motels, stores and restaurants.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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The full route connects Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area over a 51-hour journey, but many travelers do a portion that connects Denver with San Francisco on a route that traverses the Rockies.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Yet the assumption that more demand automatically equals grid failure ignores how energy systems respond to new demand.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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All Saints allows and ignores a culture of bullying, the lawsuit alleges.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
Verb
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But Hannah, who sees his true good nature, forgives him.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
22 May 2026
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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
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Democrat Xavier Becerra, a former Biden administration official, follows at 25%.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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This follows a series of antitrust victories against the NCAA and power conferences that have upended a system long inhibiting players’ abilities to fully benefit from the wealth their talents generated.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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But everyone clocks out eventually—a fact Kristy never forgets.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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Orlanes never forgets to put in the work.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Go for sunset drinks at Buffalo Bar; the outdoor deck overlooks a watering hole and Zambezi National Park.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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This loft is located in Bywater with nearby streetcar access, and the back porch overlooks a lush flower garden.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Dolci attributes the growth to a content mix that crosses language lines rather than relying on any single source.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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What determines whether someone crosses that threshold?—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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That 10-goal swing explains most of the standings drop.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Jerry Lanuzza, associate professor at Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, North Carolina, explains how to store alcohol, whether alcohol goes bad, and how long different types will last.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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“Passes (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passes%20%28over%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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