PASSES (DOWN) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

passes (down)

verb

present tense third-person singular of pass (down)

as in hands down

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Verb

His teammates - more akin to bodyguards this summer - do the dirty work, which leaves Messi to focus solely on unlocking the opposition’s defense with his unrivaled quality.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Marazzi leaves his wife, Lois, his sons Brian and Richard, and their families.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

Definition of leaves

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Ours was launched in 2021 and conveys a stately elegance, with spacious cabins, marble bathrooms, polished brass fittings, and rich mahogany paneling.

— Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
This Claudia is the opposite of Hayles’s quiet, cunning performance as Regina and conveys a phenomenal range.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Definition of conveys

Verb

In the movie’s fuzzy metaphysics, Shelley wills herself into the consciousness of a character named Ida (also played by Buckley), a young woman angling for survival in 1930s Chicago — a colorful, dangerous world of bawdy lotharios and lethal gangsters.

— Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
The Moon wills the chart and can make a wishy-washy Libra decisive and direct.

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026

Definition of wills

Verb

Put both on the same page and the comparison turns over.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Economic incentives would be phased in as Tehran turns over nuclear material, dismantles nuclear facilities, and demonstrates a commitment to regional stability, the senior administration official said.

— Nik Popli, Time, 12 June 2026

Definition of turns over

Verb

One of the best turns in Blue Roses comes when Ciba allows the argument to outgrow Williams himself.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2026
Stepping Back from Netflix One of the more interesting turns in McGee’s story is her decision to walk away from Dream Home Makeover after four seasons.

— Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of turns in

Verb

The country’s garment sector contributes about 11% of gross domestic product and employs around 4 million workers.

— Al Emrun Garjon, Fortune, 19 July 2026
Trader Joe’s pops this corn in a mixture of coconut and sunflower oil; coconut oil results in an airier and fluffier quality than popular alternatives like canola oil, while sunflower oil contributes an appealing crispiness.

— Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

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