repassing

Definition of repassingnext
present participle of repass

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Congress could also intervene, Budington said, by passing legislation that allows a private right of action after data breaches, allowing victims to pursue cases directly instead of relying on state laws or waiting for state attorneys general to take up a case.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
  • The long days of summer feel designed for leisurely train travel, journeys that unfold at an unhurried pace and encourage travelers to settle in and enjoy the passing scenery.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • The council is responsible for adopting the city budget, approving contracts, enacting local laws and representing residents on issues ranging from housing and homelessness to public safety and economic development.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
  • The law prevents cities from enacting ordinances that dictate wage levels or working hours for employers.
    DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • Although the wine mom has certain advantages for effecting political change in an age of hyperpolitics, one still suspects that the commonest usage of the term is rooted in reflexive, sexist disdain.
    Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
  • Rising consumer costs are not just effecting humans, but our furry family members too.
    Audrina Sinclair, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Takebe points to the role of streaming in bringing about deep structural change to the local film and TV sectors as well as breaking down national barriers around content.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 May 2026
  • And so bringing about the kind of change and awareness that is needed is a heavy lift.
    NBC news, NBC news, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • In some world models, the element of time is integral, constituting a fourth dimension.
    Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 20 May 2026
  • However, despite constituting only about 2 percent of body mass, the human brain is proportionally heavier than that of most other mammals.
    Manjishtha Bhattacharyya, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
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“Repassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repassing. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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