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
  • After a brief illness, Shyer died Friday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Charles Dolan, a cable pioneer and patriarch of the Dolan family, which controls media companies, entertainment venues and sports teams, died Dec. 28 of natural causes, Newsday reported.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of die
Verb
  • During the dot-com boom, many bearish voices on Wall Street fell silent, and some left their jobs, as their firms sought to profit from the boom by promoting or investing in Internet and tech stocks.
    John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The proposal comes as Nissan is urgently cutting costs, having fallen behind in the global EV race, while both companies are struggling in the bruising Chinese automotive market.
    Nathan Bomey, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of fall
Verb
  • Following a celebrated career, Caan passed away in July 2022 at the age of 82.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of pass away
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  • 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
  • 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
  • For a dinner party, check out A Golden New Year's Eve at El Puro.
    McKenzie Rankin, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of check out
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