Pass·over
ˈpas-ˌō-vər 
: a Jewish holiday beginning on the 14th of Nisan and commemorating the Hebrews' liberation from slavery in Egypt
passed over; passing over; passes over
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Verb
you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice
I'd be willing to pass over this latest episode of tardiness if there hadn't been so many before.
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Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
The administration is advocating for a deal that would see all remaining hostages released, extend the ceasefire until after the holy month of Ramadan and the Jewish holiday of Passover and possibly lead to a long-term truce, Axios previously reported.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 9 Mar. 2025
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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Noun
And while Passover and EAster are later than usual this year – April 12 and April 20, respectively – those holidays also coincide with the spring migration.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
The administration is advocating for a deal that would see all remaining hostages released, extend the ceasefire until after the holy month of Ramadan and the Jewish holiday of Passover and possibly lead to a long-term truce, Axios previously reported.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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“Passover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Passover. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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Passover
1 of 2 noun
Pass·over
ˈpas-ˌō-vər
: a Jewish holiday celebrated in March or April in honor of the freeing of the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt
pass over
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)pas-ˈō-vər
1
: to ignore in passing
2
: to pay no attention to
Etymology
Noun
so called because in Exodus 12:23–27 the Lord passes over the homes of the Israelites in killing the firstborn in Egypt
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