PASSING (DOWN) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

passing (down)

verb

Definition of passing (down)

present participle of pass (down)

as in handing down

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Relevance

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expropriating

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Sacramento could get under the first apron and tax moving on from DeRozan, but would lack real flexibility without being able to move on from LaVine or Sabonis, the latter of whom is making over $94 million combined over the next two seasons.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
Even those who have been considered rich for making over $100,000 are resorting to penny-pinching habits.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 June 2026

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Sepp Kuss and Matteo Jorgenson played similar roles on Visma, with Kuss in particular turning in another strong supporting performance, metronomic in the high mountains.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Before turning in for the night, check out Aquavia Lumina, an immersive canyon walk involving lights, projections, and storytelling.

— Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

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