PASSING (DOWN) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

passing (down)

verb

Definition of passing (down)

present participle of pass (down)

as in handing down

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

expropriating

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Right now, that’s single filers making over $361,000, or joint filers over $721,000.

— Kiara Adams, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
And in an office building near the county courthouse, Mana is making over existing legal offices and has plans to open a membership club for attorneys next door.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of making over

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The play began before the houselights went down as a young man and woman in ordinary dress stood in front of the curtain on opposite sides of the stage slowly turning in place.

— Keith McDermott, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026
Passport-holders must visit various small Sacramento-area businesses sponsoring this year’s event and collect stamps, before turning in their passport at Strapping to redeem their prize.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of turning in

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