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as in to stop
to come to an end
eventually, the storm passed
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as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
pass your forms to the department head once they're filled out
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as in to enact
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
Congress cannot pass any law restricting free speech
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as in to happen
to take place
and the destruction of the town came to pass, just as the seer had predicted
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as in to undergo
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
a presidential candidate who doesn't yet know how it feels to pass the scrutiny of the national press
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as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
he'll occasionally pass some insightful comment, but in general he doesn't have much to contribute
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as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
we appreciate the invitation to the party, but we'll have to pass I'll pass on the coffee
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as in to fly
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval
the finished product isn't perfect, but it will pass
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as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
a mountain pass that was impassable during the winter
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as in road
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
take the second pass on the right
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as in ticket
a small sheet of plastic, paper, or paperboard showing that the bearer has a claim to something (as admittance)
a pass to leave the military base for the weekend
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as in realization
the state of being actual or complete
eventually, all their career goals came to pass
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Recent Examples of pass
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
Some families who moved in decades ago passed homes down to their children.
—Will Carless, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Law Murray, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Garoppolo has served mainly as the scout team quarterback, giving the defense an opportunity to prepare against a quarterback who has 94 career touchdown passes.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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So last year, the bill was passed with big majorities in the GOP House and the Democratic Senate and then signed by President Biden.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
Some families who moved in decades ago passed homes down to their children.
—Will Carless, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Noun
Mobley rolled and received a pass going down the middle from point guard Darius Garland out of a timeout.
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Garoppolo has served mainly as the scout team quarterback, giving the defense an opportunity to prepare against a quarterback who has 94 career touchdown passes.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass
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Last summer, at the time a photo of Lionel Messi blessing him at barely six months old resurfaced and went viral, Lamine won the Euros with La Roja in Germany ahead of being handed the Golden Boy gong by Tutto Sport and the Kopa Trophy at the Ballon d'Or ceremony.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Her dad has a strong scene, handing his watch to Deputy Hank to pass along to Juliette before Dr. Pete completes his suicide mission and blows up the stairs.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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Alhassan unleashed a vicious combination of punches on the Brazilian, who appeared to be moments away from being stopped.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
12 Jan. 2025
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Then, the winning-ugly model stopped winning and the losses were ugly.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
12 Jan. 2025
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However, when left upright, they can be worn under wider pants.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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With a few weeks left in winter, go ahead and grab this coat starting from $16 in select sizes, and keep scrolling to see more jacket deals at Walmart.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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People who want to see tangible change within their own communities should encourage their state lawmakers to enact similar programs – which are already in various stages of development in New York, Oregon, Maryland, Vermont, and Pennsylvania—and vote for local candidates who are pro-climate.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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And Trump has seemed emboldened by this boost: His staff and surrogates have claimed a mandate to enact swift and comprehensive legislative change and fundamentally rework the administrative state.—
G. Elliott Morris,
ABC News,
13 Jan. 2025
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Because of the loss, the first two goals wouldn’t happen.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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That happens sometimes on this part of Waterman Road, a two-lane drive leading from the Elk Grove sprawl to this rural section of Sacramento County.—
Ryan Lillis,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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Nutrition All refined carbohydrates have undergone extensive processing that strips them of certain nutrients.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
18 Jan. 2025
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If surgery doesn't work, a person can undergo radiation or use medications to shrink the tumor.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
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What To Know Authorities on Wednesday said 70,000 people are under evacuation orders in the Los Angeles area as wildfires burn through the region, and at least 28,000 structures are threatened.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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Through the first 10 months of 2024, the city’s hotels posted average daily rates of about $205, with a 75% occupancy rate — but January, industry veterans say, is usually one of the year’s slowest months.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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Colonists refused to buy British products leading up to the Revolution, and when the British tried to bring in tea against their wishes ...—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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Anti-natalists, however, refuse to equate children with a stake in the future.—
Jack Jiang,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Pass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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