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as in to stop
to come to an end
eventually, the storm passed
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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
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as in to enact
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
Congress cannot pass any law restricting free speech
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as in to happen
to take place
and the destruction of the town came to pass, just as the seer had predicted
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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
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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
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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
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as in to fly
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval
the finished product isn't perfect, but it will pass
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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
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as in road
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
take the second pass on the right
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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
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as in realization
the state of being actual or complete
eventually, all their career goals came to pass
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass
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In late January, FEMA provided that, handing her the keys to a temporary trailer at a quiet mobile home park in Black Mountain.—
Ames Alexander (INACTIVE0,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Tigers recorded 39 shots compared with just 10 for the Lancers, as Towson handed Longwood (0-7) its biggest loss of the season.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
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Because right now, Russian strikes have not stopped.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Bars in the neighborhood must stop admitting patrons at 6:30pm and end alcohol service by 7pm Sunday.—
Mike Deehan,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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While there’s no official answer to what happened to Bailee, Summer House fans don’t blame her for leaving the show, with many viewers accusing the cast of favoring new cast mate Lexi over Bailee in the Season 9 premiere.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
19 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, the tornado claimed the lives of 158 people and left over 1,000 injured.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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On Wednesday, President Donald Trump enacted a new round of tariffs on the raw metals.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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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
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The new community, whose groundbreaking is scheduled to happen soon, also will feature some affordable units whose rental costs could possibly range between $2,200 and $3,800, a developer recently announced.—
Lisa J. Huriash,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
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The incident, which happened during the 3rd quarter of the New York Knicks-vs-Miami Heat bout, led to the game being stopped as Morgan was wheeled out of the arena while pressing a towel to his mouth.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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For those unfamiliar with the series, Severance is an Apple TV+ drama set in a near-future where employees undergo a radical procedure to split their memories between work and personal life.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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That means the cream and its ingredients haven’t undergone animal testing.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The cause of the fire was not known, the Fire Brigade said.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Doherty says Cooper — who makes his acting debut in the series — impressed her.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to seize more territory in Gaza if Hamas continues to refuse to release the hostages.—
Rachel Wolf,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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However, as more businesses standardize their policies, the number of remote-friendly companies will shrink, leaving fewer options for workers who refuse to return.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Pass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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