repass

verb

Definition of repassnext
as in to pass

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Recent Examples of repass Norris struggled to repass Leclerc for second, after the Ferrari had muscled by with the extra grip afforded by his soft tires at the start, with Leclerc’s stout defending then hindering their chase of Verstappen. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025 The Senate, which passed congressional and legislative district plans a week ago along party lines, met relatively briefly to repass the congressional plan after it was amended by Democrats in an attempt to secure some Republican support. — oregonlive, 27 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repass
  1. pass
  2. enact
  3. constitute
  4. permit
  5. lay down
  6. bring about
  7. reenact
  8. legislate
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  • San Luis Obispo passed from Spanish to Mexican rule after Mexico’s independence in 1821, and to American hands in 1848.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Still, Donovan said that the accomplishment of passing bipartisan housing affordability legislation with an overwhelming majority shouldn’t be downplayed.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of pass
Verb
  • The Islamic Republic is expected to enact unprecedented security measures, overseen by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, while the Basij paramilitary force will coordinate logistics, accommodation and crowd management across the various cities.
    — Emma Graham, CNBC, 4 July 2026
  • Passed as the second of three Reconstruction amendments, the 14th Amendment was enacted after the Civil War.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 4 July 2026
Definition of enact
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  • The Vatican said the consecrations, carried out without the pope’s approval and therefore in conflict with Catholic law, constituted a schismatic act that severed the society’s communion with Rome.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
  • The concern arises when logistics constitutes the entirety of the exchange.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of constitute
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  • Testing before fuel Following delivery, the prototype canister will undergo additional testing while the company advances permitting for its non-nuclear borehole with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
  • Nick Loftin recovered the ball and tried to get Bichette at the plate, but his throw was late and slid past Carter Jensen, permitting Benge to finish his cycle of the bases.
    — Tim Britton, New York Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of permit
Verb
  • Maria put on a mask against the putrid smell and lay down on the ground.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 29 June 2026
  • Your dog should be able to comfortably stand up, lay down and turn around inside their crate.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 25 June 2026
Definition of lay down
Verb
  • Sports have repeatedly shown their power to bring about positive social change and improvement.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • The first two movies established themselves as genre classics, combining heart-stopping action with futuristic sci-fi that explored the threat of AI bringing about an apocalypse.
    — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of bring about
Verb
  • Thousands of people attend the festivities, during which villagers wearing 18th-century period costumes reenact the 1781 Siege of Pensacola, a turning point in the American Revolution.
    — Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
  • There's mini golf to represent Augusta National, photo opportunities to reenact movies shot around the state, and samples of famous Georgia produce, like peaches and Vidalia onions.
    — Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of reenact
Verb
  • Californians are accustomed to legislating by the ballot and often face a list of propositions.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The House would legislate by majority vote, while national laws would govern citizens directly.
    — Max Taves, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
Definition of legislate

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