as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
passed over two bridges
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1
as in to ignore
to fail to give proper attention to
you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice
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2
as in to forgive
to dismiss as of little importance
I'd be willing to pass over this latest episode of tardiness if there hadn't been so many before
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Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Unjustly passed over last year in this same category for his fiery portrayal of gay civil rights figure Bayard Rustin, the former East Bay powerhouse is equally deserving to win for this phenomenal performance in a beautiful film too few saw.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
In nearly every workplace, talented employees get passed over for promotions, big projects, and leadership roles.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
There’s a real sense in Brussels that this opening is also a talisman for the city, which is too often passed over by travelers in favor of Paris or Amsterdam—both less than two hours away by train.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2025
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He's been recognized in the Best Actor category twice, for Born on the Fourth of July (1989) and Jerry Maguire (1996), but was passed over in favor of Daniel Day-Lewis and Geoffrey Rush, respectively.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Unjustly passed over last year in this same category for his fiery portrayal of gay civil rights figure Bayard Rustin, the former East Bay powerhouse is equally deserving to win for this phenomenal performance in a beautiful film too few saw.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
In nearly every workplace, talented employees get passed over for promotions, big projects, and leadership roles.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
There’s a real sense in Brussels that this opening is also a talisman for the city, which is too often passed over by travelers in favor of Paris or Amsterdam—both less than two hours away by train.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Pass (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28over%29. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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