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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passing (into)
penetrating
Verb
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Many sails may prevent harmful UV rays from penetrating, while others may be more decorative.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026 -
Sunscreens need to be able to block those rays from penetrating the skin.—
Guy German,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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“Passing (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passing%20%28into%29. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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