passim

adverb

ˈpa-səm How to pronounce passim (audio)
Definition of passimnext
as in everywhere
in one place and another the book belonged to my father, and his trenchant comments are found passim—both in the margins and between the lines of text

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  1. everywhere
  2. throughout
Adverb
  • Balance your day from trail to studio, couch to commute and everywhere in between.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Artificial intelligence seems to be popping up everywhere, fueling the advancement of hardware beyond the smartphone but also debate about its use.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of everywhere
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  • Andrés Tambornino’s rhythmic editing pulls together the disparate kinds of stock and material, helping to create a strong sense of forward momentum throughout.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Kendrick and Rihanna’s vocals remain clear throughout, and the high-end brilliance adds sparkle to the cymbals, generating a more lifelike drum beat.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
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“Passim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passim. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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