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)
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.
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Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
That information will be sent off every time the satellite passes over Cincinnati.
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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.
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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.
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Kris Habermehl,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
The rocks absorb energy from compaction as the crawler passes over them.
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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.
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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.
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Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
When the mower passes over the lawn, the bent blades are not cut while others are trimmed.
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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.
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Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
That information will be sent off every time the satellite passes over Cincinnati.
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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.
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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)
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Like Orton’s prior work, The Ground Above traverses some tricky emotional terrain.
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On July 6, the route traverses Tilden Regional Park and Briones Regional Park before finishing at Heather Farm Park.
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Stating that Palestinians are entitled to a country of their own ignores the facts.
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With the job’s high salary, live-in accommodations and her love of children on her mind, Layla ignores Jasmine’s concerns and drives to the family’s estate to meet Zuri.
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But Hannah, who sees his true good nature, forgives him.
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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.
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China’s defense ecosystem follows a different set of market dynamics, customer segments, and interoperability frameworks, with exports and production shaped by trajectories that remain distinct from the replenishment and modernization cycle underway across NATO-standard supply chains.
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The Mad Widows follows a group of women who become friends through a bereavement class, only to discover that one of their late husbands might not actually be dead.
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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.
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Each time the price comes back down, Europe forgets what the spike was trying to say.
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Fans might be quick to immediately pencil in Rodriguez as the starter, yet this totally overlooks Dodson’s competitiveness.
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Custom designed in Italy — to accommodate bigger tables and cupholders — and installed in 2014, the wheel features 16 gondolas and overlooks the Mississippi River.
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Vic examines the game’s boundaries and repeatedly crosses them, while mostly failing to keep a straight face.
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The trail starts in a glade, crosses a bridge over a creek, then emerges into alpine pasture and scree surrounded by high peaks.
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Maybe that explains her chaotic behavior when the crew goes out later that night.
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Deputy Ethan Weinzieri explains just some of the work the dogs do.
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“Passes (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passes%20%28over%29. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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