as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
I must pass up the offer to be chairman of this event
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Recent Examples of pass up
But a promotion and friendship with a new general manager proved too hard to pass up.
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Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
Anyone with eyes knew Chase was going to quickly become a top-five receiver in the NFL, and the Bengals weren’t going to pass up the opportunity to reunite him with Joe Burrow, his college quarterback.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
California's battle with Donald Trump is heating up after the state passed up to $50 million in funding on Monday in response to executive orders passed by the president.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Soy Cowboy: Too pretty to pass up Soy Cowboy, 888 Nolan Ryan Expressway, Arlington, is the flashy pan-Asian restaurant from the owners of B&B Butchers, with a superstar menu of sushi, soups, dumplings, stir-fry dishes and steaks.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2025
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Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
Anyone with eyes knew Chase was going to quickly become a top-five receiver in the NFL, and the Bengals weren’t going to pass up the opportunity to reunite him with Joe Burrow, his college quarterback.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
California's battle with Donald Trump is heating up after the state passed up to $50 million in funding on Monday in response to executive orders passed by the president.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Soy Cowboy: Too pretty to pass up Soy Cowboy, 888 Nolan Ryan Expressway, Arlington, is the flashy pan-Asian restaurant from the owners of B&B Butchers, with a superstar menu of sushi, soups, dumplings, stir-fry dishes and steaks.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass up
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Three were transported to nearby hospitals to receive treatments, and one refused medical help.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
11 Feb. 2025
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For that reason, employers often reserve the right to refuse some requests.—
Chicago Tribune Editorial Board,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2025
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Jordan is home to more than 2 million Palestinians and, along with other Arab states, has flatly rejected Mr. Trump's plan to relocate civilians from Gaza.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
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While some Gazans have rejected emigration, others see it as their only hope.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
11 Feb. 2025
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And yet the United States needs immigrants to offset the declining birth rate in this country.—
Brad Wolf,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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According to the data, an infection with omicron provided an initial protection of nearly 80 percent between the first three to six months after infection, but that protection rapidly declined.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
6 Feb. 2025
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Vance told Bartiromo that the diversity mandate was leading the FAA to turn down qualified candidates and thus putting airline passengers‘ safety at risk.—
Elaine Mallon,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
2 Feb. 2025
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So Pastrnak briefly thought about turning down the shot and looking to get closer.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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The only way participants can be eliminated is if they’re thrown over the top rope and both of their feet hit the ground.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
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The Sultan this morning/afternoon is in full military regalia, a green jacket with tassels thrown over the shoulder and a military cap, his usual outfit for hosting.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Pass up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20up. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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