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verb (1)

Definition of passing (over)next
present participle of pass (over)
as in crossing
to make one's way through, across, or over passed over two bridges

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passing over

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verb (2)

present participle of pass over
1
as in ignoring
to fail to give proper attention to you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice

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as in overlooking
to dismiss as of little importance I'd be willing to pass over this latest episode of tardiness if there hadn't been so many before

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Recent Examples of passing (over)
Verb
The probability of a hurricane passing over any particular point is low, especially farther from the Mexican coast, since most Pacific hurricanes tend to stay closer to Mexico. — Nicholas Grondin, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026 Related Articles The board previously resolved to erect new buildings for the Latino Museum and the American Women’s History Museum, passing over Arts and Industries. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The August 12 eclipse swept across the Northern Hemisphere, traveling from Russia to Spain and passing over parts of Greenland, Iceland and Portugal. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2026 Some residents said the number of planes passing over their homes dropped from more than 20 per day to only a few. — Kenny Choi, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 With eclipses passing over the country three years in a row, Spain is well on its way to cementing its reputation as a premier astrotourism destination. — Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026 The center of Super Typhoon Bavi, the equivalent of a Category 5 hurricane, was passing over Rota, an island of 2,000 people in the Northern Mariana Islands. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 On Wednesday, there is a significant chance of more thunderstorms likely to redevelop along a cold front passing over far eastern Illinois and northwest Indiana, officials said. — Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 Eilmer managed to glide a good 600 feet, passing over the city wall before crash-landing in a small valley near the river Avon. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passing (over)
  1. crossing
  2. ignoring
  3. overlooking
  4. traversing
  5. forgetting
  6. forgiving
  7. following
  8. papering over
Verb
  • Clinical studies have shown that crossing your legs at the knee can temporarily raise systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings.
    — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The growing menace of drones crossing into Romania’s skies, many of which officials have blamed on Russia, prompted the NATO member to shoot down four drones this year, the first time since the war next door started.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of crossing
Verb
  • This leaves plenty of room for optimistic interpretation of just how much sleep many get, while ignoring factors such as sleep fragmentation or durations of sleep stages.
    — Mike McRae September 17, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The stock is bucking its own sector and ignoring the broader market noise, and that kind of independence is worth paying attention to.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of ignoring
Verb
  • Two of the bedrooms have private bathrooms, with the primary suite opening onto a Juliet balcony overlooking the garden.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Now, the Hurricanes are still heavy favorites — Miami is a three-touchdown favorite, according to FanDuel — UM isn’t overlooking the task ahead.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of overlooking
Verb
  • The production’s adventurousness, traversing every corner of Brad Bentz’s scenic design, can have a diffuse effect.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • People were part of Pleistocene history, adapting to the colder climates in the north and traversing the unglaciated regions to the south of the glacial margins.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of traversing
Verb
  • Roman design studio Roselli Architetti was enlisted to restore it into one building without forgetting its history; the result is a striking design that blends ancient artifacts with retro midcentury flooring and contemporary furnishings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • And if Kansas sends him onto the field to attempt a kick, his best chance of succeeding will be forgetting all of it.
    — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of forgetting
Verb
  • The scourge of Steve Spurrier Spurrier took too many verbal jabs to list here and took special glee in beating the Dawgs, never forgiving them for beating his Florida Gators in his 1966 senior season, ruining their SEC championship hopes.
    — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The relentless pace of Line Sheet is forgiving for its author.
    — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of forgiving
Verb
  • Daily Fiction By Genevieve Plunkett The following is from Genevieve Plunkett's The Lonely Girl's Vegetable Patch.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Ties between the two countries, which had deteriorated sharply following a deadly border skirmish in 2020, have been thawing for more than a year.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of following
Verb
  • But many residents worry that the festive mood and infrastructure works risk papering over the security crisis that still affects their daily lives.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
  • The improvement between Gemini 2 and Gemini 3 may be papering over a more serious flaw.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of papering over

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“Passing (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passing%20%28over%29. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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