1
2
as in to stop
to come to an end
eventually, the storm passed
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
pass your forms to the department head once they're filled out
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in to enact
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
Congress cannot pass any law restricting free speech
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in to happen
to take place
and the destruction of the town came to pass, just as the seer had predicted
Synonyms & Similar Words
6
as in to undergo
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
a presidential candidate who doesn't yet know how it feels to pass the scrutiny of the national press
Synonyms & Similar Words
7
as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
he'll occasionally pass some insightful comment, but in general he doesn't have much to contribute
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
8
as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
we appreciate the invitation to the party, but we'll have to pass I'll pass on the coffee
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
9
as in to fly
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval
the finished product isn't perfect, but it will pass
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
a mountain pass that was impassable during the winter
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in road
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
take the second pass on the right
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in ticket
a small sheet of plastic, paper, or paperboard showing that the bearer has a claim to something (as admittance)
a pass to leave the military base for the weekend
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
3
as in realization
the state of being actual or complete
eventually, all their career goals came to pass
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example 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 pass
Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
Those tariffs are typically passed along the supply chain, before resulting in a higher cost for both the importer and, ultimately, the end consumer.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Mar. 2025
Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Thus, the story’s depth comes not from what is said, but from what is left unsaid, what is never fully understood from the moments that shift in meaning as time passes.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pass
Verb
His sentence was passed down March 6 by San Mateo County Superior Court Judge Jonathan E. Karesh following impact statements from the family and roommate of Orozco-Zelaya.
—Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
Those tariffs are typically passed along the supply chain, before resulting in a higher cost for both the importer and, ultimately, the end consumer.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
Universal Orlando is now selling more tickets to Epic Universe, including a one-day pass to the new theme park currently under construction.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Thus, the story’s depth comes not from what is said, but from what is left unsaid, what is never fully understood from the moments that shift in meaning as time passes.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pass
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass
Verb
-
Coney Barrett provided the key vote, siding with the three liberal justices and Chief Justice John Roberts to hand the Trump administration a major loss.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
-
The coaching staff can’t just hand minutes to anyone.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The water tank is a great place to stop and eat a pack lunch.—
John Meyer,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
-
Because right now, Russian strikes have not stopped.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Career ladders: Creating advancement opportunities within teaching, rather than forcing educators to leave the classroom for administrative roles to advance, addresses a key retention issue at a moderate cost.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
-
However, he was pardoned by his father shortly before the former president left office.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
In Monthly Payments As Repayment System Buckles House Republicans passed a budget plan last month that seeks to extend tax cuts enacted in 2018 and reduce healthcare spending by $880 billion, with Medicaid a probable candidate for cutbacks.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
-
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump enacted a new round of tariffs on the raw metals.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
A lot of character growth happens offscreen, and the romantic relationships feel arbitrary more than anything else — necessary on the page for marketing a TV show, but mostly incidental to what makes people want to watch this one in the first place.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
-
Some already have The what happened: ’ Democratic Response to Trump Shows a Party Divided on How to Resist Him The L.A. Times special: California farmers backed Trump.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
To look the part, Burke trained for months, undergoing a strict workout regimen while working with real pro wrestlers to learn their techniques.—
Alamin Yohannes,
EW.com,
8 Mar. 2025
-
Patients would undergo blood tests and AI would be used to find cancer.—
Stephanie Armour | KFF Health News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The league does not publicize those distributions, but the Rays have been a beneficiary, people briefed on that process said.—
Evan Drellich,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
-
Initially, the damage was attributed to high winds but eventually was investigated as a hate crime, police said.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
In hearings at the Constitutional Court, which is deliberating whether to formally remove Mr. Yoon from office, both Lieutenant General Lee and Lieutenant General Yeo refused to discuss details of their roles for fear that their testimony would be used against them during their own criminal trials.—
Choe Sang-Hun,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2025
-
In response, the woman not only refused to bake a cake this year but also skipped the party altogether.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share