Synonyms of passes (over)

passes (over) 1 of 2

verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of pass (over)

as in traverses

to make one's way through, across, or over

passed over two bridges

Synonyms & Similar Words

• traverses
• follows
• crosses
• walks
• proceeds (along)
• travels
• navigates
• cuts (across)
• covers
• tracks
• courses
• peregrinates
• perambulates
• rides
• goes
• transits
• hikes
• treads
• runs
• traipses
• tramps
• crisscrosses

passes over

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of pass over

1

as in ignores

to fail to give proper attention to

you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ignores
• forgets
• slurs (over)
• neglects
• overlooks
• misses
• disregards
• bypasses
• shrugs off
• rejects
• slights
• sloughs (off)
• omits
• overpasses
• brushes (aside or off)
• fails
• sluffs (off)
• scorns
• disdains
• scants
• skimps
• pooh-poohs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tends (to)
• attends (to)
• regards
• minds
• prizes
• treasures
• values
• nurses
• appreciates
• fosters
• listens (to)
• heeds
• cultivates
• remembers
• cherishes
• follows
• nurtures
• watches
• marks
• notices
• remarks
• notes
• pampers
• observes

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ignores
• forgives
• overlooks
• explains
• papers over
• justifies
• glosses (over)
• shrugs off
• pardons
• excuses
• forgives and forgets
• brushes (aside or off)
• disregards
• winks (at)
• discounts
• blinks (at)
• glozes (over)
• condones
• remits
• whitewashes
• closes one's eyes to
• overpasses
• rationalizes
• waves (aside or off)
• exonerates
• exculpates
• vindicates
• acquits
• absolves
• waives
• clears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• objects (to)
• minds
• marks
• notes
• heeds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of passes (over)

Verb

Regardless of whether Lala's eye passes over land, its impacts could be significant, AccuWeather Expert Meteorologist Tyler Roys said. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026

The former Washington Commanders starter is competing for the backup job behind Dak Prescott in what head coach Brian Schottenheimer declared an open competition, though Howell has thrown just 14 passes over the past two seasons. — Nick Harris. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026

Despite these audacious moments, Bouaddi generally keeps things simple in possession, favouring quick, safe passes over more ambitious ones. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 22 July 2026

The water passes over or through filtering organs that sift out the solid food. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 July 2026

The autonomous vehicle then passes over the colorful flames and sparks. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2026

For about half of this day, feelings are a bit uptight while the Moon passes over Saturn. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 July 2026

In addition to strong suction power and a self-cleaning brushroll, the Shark Matrix Clean uses a precision grid pattern to take multiple passes over messes, ensuring a deep clean on every square inch of your carpets and hardwood floors. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026

When the mower passes over the lawn, the bent blades are not cut while others are trimmed. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026