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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  • Trade watchers are waiting for Tuesday’s elections to pass to ascertain whether a US-Canada deal is actually imminent.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The crash took place on a main road that passes a strip mall where many local businesses are now closed until further notice.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of pass
Verb
  • Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Democrats should focus on enacting their legislative agenda when the new Congress convenes in January following the party’s decisive victories in this week’s midterm elections.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Au Kam San, a Macao pro-democracy former lawmaker, was sentenced to 12½ years in prison after a closed-door trial that raised concerns about fairness in the Chinese casino hub's first national security case since the law was enacted in 2009.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of enact
Verb
  • There also may be limits to what constitutes a covered cancellation, delay, or interruption.
    — Aly J Yale, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The ordinance also authorizes administrative fines of up to $1,000 for each violation and provides that each catalytic converter unlawfully possessed may constitute a separate misdemeanor charge.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of constitute
Verb
  • Travelers who fail to present the statement at the time of boarding will not be permitted to board their flight, Avianca said.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • From a decades-old parade in Yuba City to a multimillion-dollar museum overhaul to Tahoe National Forest Christmas tree permits going on sale, here’s a closer look at top Sacramento Bee stories from over the weekend.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of permit
Verb
  • Wearing masks to conceal their identities, the individuals lay down on the carpet before being removed by security.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Then Mum whispered a few words to her, lay down next to her and said the Rosary with her.
    — Kerry Kennedy, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of lay down
Verb
  • Despite regional efforts to bring about a detente, the general consensus among attendees at the security summit was that more war is coming.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • For Harriet, who until then led a life far removed from high society, her official entry into one of the world’s most famous royal families inevitably brought about some big changes.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of bring about
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  • Go mother-daughter style with Morticia and Wednesday Addams, or just throw on your best bridal whites and reenact that one scene in The Parent Trap.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
  • There are better ways to bring fun and novelty to this show than reenacting old RHONY GIFs.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of reenact
Verb
  • Congress has some license to legislate in matters relating to national elections, but notably absent from Section 4 is any role for the executive branch to play.
    — John E. Jones III, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Offensive players get a win with the emphasis on defensive flopping while the defense is supposed to get the advantage if referees are legislating off-arm push-offs out of the game.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of legislate

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“Repass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repass. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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