passes (on)

present tense third-person singular of pass (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for passes (on)
Verb
  • If the lipids oxidize after the plant dies, much of the benefit could vanish.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
  • When a member of Congress dies, flags are lowered on the day of death and the following day.
    Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Oregon rises after beating Oklahoma State by 66, while Clemson falls after trailing Troy at halftime before a 27-16 win.
    Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Raising systemic issues and then resolving them with humor falls flat for this critic.
    Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Factory ships deplete fisheries in a matter of years and an inordinate amount of sea life also perishes in their nets.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The announcement comes just as the group is about to hit the road again, with an American tour that kicks off September 10 in Chicago.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The day kicks off with live German music from Alpen Musikanten and a menu stacked with bratwursts, smoked meats and pretzels courtesy of Outpost 36 BBQ.
    Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Passes (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passes%20%28on%29. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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