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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passing (down)
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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
9 Oct. 2025 -
When Harry Met Sally was a critical and commercial success, making over $90 million.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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That has led to an exodus of all mainstream news outlets from the complex, with reporters turning in their press badges.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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The five-time Ballon d’Or winner then extended his record moments before the break, turning in Nuno Mendes’ brilliant cross from close range again.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Passing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passing%20%28down%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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