passes (down)

verb

present tense third-person singular of pass (down)
as in hands down

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passes (down)
  1. leaves
  2. conveys
  3. wills
  4. turns over
  5. turns in
  6. contributes
  7. presents
Verb
  • The Ahmanson’s work pairs sumptuous costumes, storybook scenery and robust singing with broad, disconnected acting that leaves the musical’s romantic transformation emotionally unconvincing.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
  • That standard leaves ample room to question any donor’s spending, endorsements and influence.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of leaves
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  • The best aspect of the film is the lead performance by Apa, who doesn’t resemble Stewart all that much but conveys his essence and aw-shucks appeal with body language and perfect vocal imitation.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The forcefulness of their singing conveys desperation, but preempts so much of the nuance that enlivens their songs—the fundamental regret in their voice grinding against the fundamental determination.
    — Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of conveys
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  • 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
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  • The Debut, in prioritizing style, humor and outrageous plot turns over complex emotionality, would seem to side with Jerry.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Its deep water never fully turns over, leaving the bottom starved of oxygen and free of currents.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of turns over
Verb
  • While star Jan White turns in an excellent performance, others appear to be reading off cue cards or chew scenery with Pacino-levels of camp.
    — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Technically speaking, Amber turns in a pretty stellar week-one cha-cha, and the notes from the judges are mostly about finesse and refinement.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of turns in
Verb
  • Nothing is left to chance and every element contributes to the home’s exquisite design and its appealing composition.
    — Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The process weakens collagen and elastin and contributes to fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of contributes
Verb
  • The company presents the convenience-store event as a practical demonstration of its technologies working together in an everyday environment.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • But Liba Vineyard, a luxury glamping site made up of three pod-style homes in Porton, just a 15-minute taxi ride from Salisbury station, presents no such problem.
    — Chloe Laws, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of presents
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