1
as in routes
an established course for traveling from one place to another
the long passage down the Atlantic seaboard, around Cape Horn, and up the Pacific Coast to California
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in trips
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
an arduous passage across the country
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
4
as in excerpts
a part taken from a longer work
the news report quoted a passage from the novel
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
as in processes
forward movement in time or place
a swift passage from mere liking to actual love
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in deaths
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
weary of this world, he looked forward to the next and sought passage with poison
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of passages
Nasal sprays containing melanotan II are absorbed in the nasal mucosa (the lining of the nasal passages) and move quickly into the bloodstream.
—
Marisa Garshick, Verywell Health, 30 Dec. 2024
The passages in the Facebook post come from a satirical news article published in 2019 by The New Yorker.
—Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
This can help prevent your nasal passages from drying out in the night, Seibert said.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024
The instinct is to say that the passages of play highlighted above look relatively straightforward.
—Stuart James, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
Time to look at some passages of play that show the reward and not just the risk, beginning with Arsenal’s 1-1 draw at Chelsea in November.
—Stuart James, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
One of the reading passages was so ludicrous it was featured on John Oliver.
—Kemala Karmen, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
Move around the board to solve the head-scratching whodunit as Harry, Ron, Hermione, and other iconic characters, while revealing secret passages, changing staircases, and more along the way.
—Kayla Kitts, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
In 2013, Pearson’s state exams featured crass, commercial product placements as well as reading passages lifted from Pearson textbooks.
—Kemala Karmen, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
Marisa Garshick, Verywell Health, 30 Dec. 2024
The passages in the Facebook post come from a satirical news article published in 2019 by The New Yorker.
—Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
This can help prevent your nasal passages from drying out in the night, Seibert said.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024
The instinct is to say that the passages of play highlighted above look relatively straightforward.
—Stuart James, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
Time to look at some passages of play that show the reward and not just the risk, beginning with Arsenal’s 1-1 draw at Chelsea in November.
—Stuart James, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
One of the reading passages was so ludicrous it was featured on John Oliver.
—Kemala Karmen, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
Move around the board to solve the head-scratching whodunit as Harry, Ron, Hermione, and other iconic characters, while revealing secret passages, changing staircases, and more along the way.
—Kayla Kitts, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
In 2013, Pearson’s state exams featured crass, commercial product placements as well as reading passages lifted from Pearson textbooks.
—Kemala Karmen, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passages
Noun
-
The ninth-grade health and wellness textbook called The Foundations of Life Safety, which outlines various ways for young girls to avoid inciting rape, has gained traction online after excerpts were shared by Russian activist Yekaterina Mizulina on Telegram.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
-
These are edited excerpts from the conversation.—
Brian J. O’Connor,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
While there is no way to know if that account is historically accurate, what happened after their deaths is easier to confirm.—
Lucas Aulbach,
The Courier-Journal,
24 Dec. 2024
-
These mystical creatures were first reported in Puerto Rico in 1995, where locals blamed them for the deaths of several domestic animals.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Leaders from nontraditional paths bring unique insights, challenge established norms and serve as catalysts for innovation.—
Anna Barnhill,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
-
The brothers -- who were convicted in the 1990s for the 1989 murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez -- have three possible paths to freedom.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
From robotic expeditions to the moon to a new observatory in space to a rendezvous with an asteroid, 2025 promises to be packed with ambitious space exploration.—
Denise Chow,
NBC News,
2 Jan. 2025
-
Their results, published in the journal Nature this month, present evidence that ancient bacterial strains related to the syphilis disease group were widespread in the Americas before the arrival of Columbus’ expeditions.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
His signature production style — the glistening synth chord progressions that doused early OF releases in a cartoon-like technicolor — arrived subdued beneath a moodier sonic register.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2024
-
Currently, bill progressions have slowed or halted entirely following the conclusion of legislative sessions in most states.—
Trans Formations Project,
Them,
4 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
On Monday, crews are continuing to work to clear the roads as temperatures sits near zero with negative wind chills.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
-
Crews are working to clear snow and ice from roads after blizzard conditions Sunday brought 8-12 inches of snow in various parts of the metro, according to the National Weather Service in Kansas City.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Batchelor’s innovative approach to business has propelled RED to the forefront of luxury excursions and watersports.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
-
Guests can lounge on volcanic beaches, bliss out with a seaweed wrap at the on-site spa, bop into Rodney Bay, or head out on adventurous excursions to zip-line through the rainforest or snorkel the reefs.—
Meagan Drillinger,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The medal recognizes a broad spectrum of achievements ranging from public service and philanthropy to advancements in the arts, sciences, literature, and athletics.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
-
Support functions similar to those in IT, such as an analytics transformation office, are critical to ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and staying at the forefront of technological advancements.—
Ashok Viswanathan,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near passages
Cite this Entry
“Passages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passages. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share