pass (on)

verb

Definition of pass (on)next
as in to die
to stop living my grandfather passed on at the age of 92

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass (on)
  1. die
  2. fall
  3. pass away
  4. perish
  5. step out
  6. check out
Verb
  • On Election Day, Ramirez and Hernandez found out Hernandez’s brother Johnny died, undocumented, in Minersville, Pa.
    Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Diane Delano, a prolific character actress known for roles in Northern Exposure, Popular, PEN15, Days of Our Lives, and many other projects, has died.
    Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of die
Verb
  • By Tuesday, an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow could fall across parts of the Upper Midwest and Northeast, with some higher elevations, including northern New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, seeing up to 12 inches.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Total passenger car sales in Thailand fell 23% through September compared to the same period last year.
    Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of fall
Verb
  • For the Terry family, the puppies’ presence felt like a message from Sam, who passed away in 2023.
    KUTV Staff, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Following a celebrated career, Caan passed away in July 2022 at the age of 82.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of pass away
Verb
  • As an elder goose notes, Brightbill would likely have perished had he not been adopted by a creature with the dedication to raise him and the skills (extendable arms, logical deduction) to keep him alive.
    Elvia Wilk, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Her husband, John Jacob Astor the IV perished aboard the ship.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of perish
Verb
  • The mother-daughter duo stepped out for the Golden Globes First-time Nominees Luncheon at Maybourne Beverly Hills on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Celebrity babies, that is: Stars like Jennifer Lawrence, Megan Fox, and Hailey Bieber all stepped out as proud moms-to-be, totally redefining maternity style in the process.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of step out
Verb
  • For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The Pro Pickleball Medal Tracker has now been updated with these results; check out this link online for a complete pro medal history for all tours and all pro events dating to the beginnings of all the major pro tours, plus pro events that predated 2020.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of check out
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“Pass (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28on%29. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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