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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  • Upon passing through a deep portico entryway abutting an attached two-car garage, a vaulted reception gallery sits beneath a prominent glass atrium.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Micron Technology, another beneficiary, passed the $1 trillion market cap for the first time this May.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of pass
Verb
  • The legislation enacts new work requirements and greater vetting for Medicaid, the low-income program that thousands of Alaskans depend on for healthcare.
    — Matthew Choi The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • But Marxists who dreamed of a workers’ republic could not compete with the reformers in Congress who enacted such measures as a progressive income tax, antitrust legislation, and a ban on child labor.
    — Michael Kazin, The New York Review of Books, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of enact
Verb
  • But how much genetic change constitutes complete domestication?
    — Ornob Alam, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The three-tracker constitutes the California black metal crew’s first new music since last year’s Lonely People with Power.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of constitute
Verb
  • Insider tip If your schedule permits, allot at least two days here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Scripture permits men to take several wives, but Indonesian law does not recognize those unions.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of permit
Verb
  • Then—Martin entered the room, lay down on the other bed, and something began to happen.
    — Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
  • With the arrival of fall, Wilson is getting ready to prune what’s left of the plants, fertilize the soil, lay down some straw and netting, and wait out the wintry weather.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of lay down
Verb
  • Around the same time, fears of a smaller Chinese crop brought about by an exceptionally hot summer in Xinjiang were alleviated by stronger-than-expected yields.
    — SJ Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • There is also the possibility that something changes politically in Washington or Tehran in the coming months that would bring about a serious change.
    — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of bring about
Verb
  • Almost a decade later, in the impressive An Occupation of Loss (2016), Simon recruited professional mourners to reenact their bereavement customs in a sonic performance.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Wong, who was featured on Time’s 2025 100 Creators List and Forbes 30 Under 30, is best known for telling and reenacting stories on social media based on horror movies.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of reenact
Verb
  • Critics claim that members are either uninterested in doing their job or more focused on showboating and gaining social media impressions than legislating.
    — Scott Warren, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Khan also called on Congress to step in and legislate the growing industry.
    — Isabel Danzis, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of legislate

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“Repass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repass. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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