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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
Irineo Cabreros, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Whereas other toddlers might listen for a spell and then peel away to do something more interesting, like chase a passing dog or stare at an iPad, Julian could focus for an hour straight, totally mesmerized.
—Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 30 Apr. 2025
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025
Where deGrom struck out seven and walked one, Yamamoto had 10 strikeouts and no free passes.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The near daily release of orders stands as a counterpoint to the current anemic Congress, which has passed only a handful of laws since Mr. Trump’s inauguration.
… and was sued in federal court more, too.
—Irineo Cabreros, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Whereas other toddlers might listen for a spell and then peel away to do something more interesting, like chase a passing dog or stare at an iPad, Julian could focus for an hour straight, totally mesmerized.
—Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
That was clear in the debut season of Unrivaled, as Reese dished the ball eagerly and slung full-court passes to teammates in transition.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025
Where deGrom struck out seven and walked one, Yamamoto had 10 strikeouts and no free passes.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass
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Last month, Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week handed the designer its 2025 Industry Impact Award, which recognizes significant contributions to the bridal sector.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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After Bregman turned down their four-year, $115 million offer, the Cubs handed the job to Shaw, who had a slower, limited start to spring training due to an oblique injury.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Commentary: Is Trump's plan for tariff relief for automakers too late to stop global impact?—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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But this has not stopped him and his Administration from talking about a third.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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Kelvin’s sexuality is accepted with an ease that may be surprising for a group of red state evangelicals, but leaves every Gemstone child in a happy, healthy, stable relationship.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Matthews left open the possibility of appearances of CNBC figures, as that network also will be part of the Comcast spinoff.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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The 1970 Clean Air Act specifies that California can receive waivers from the Environmental Protection Agency to enact clean air standards that are tougher than federal limits because the state has historically been the most polluted air in the nation.—
Lisa Friedman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Some lawmakers have argued that the act cannot be used by the president to enact tariffs.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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This happens through content creation, product seeding, events, affiliate programs and more.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Community members of the nearest inhabitable land to the spill site in Plaquemines Parish tell CBS News leaks like the Well #59 incident happen frequently, and that many oil leaks can continue to spill for quite some time, until a passerby happens to see them.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
5 May 2025
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McKinsey found that 82% of leaders say their organizations have had to undergo significant strategic or operational changes in the last two years to stay competitive.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Ronin spent nearly a year undergoing meticulous training, using pureed avocados and bananas as a reward, in Tanzania before being sent to Cambodia in 2021.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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In an interview, Vance had said Christian teachings advocate for prioritizing love, first for family, then neighbors, community, fellow citizens, and lastly, the world.—
Rhona Tarrant,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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Trump has said that former President Joe Biden abused both TPS and humanitarian parole – two programs which grant temporary legal status to immigrants.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Both have also been vocally critical of giving more military and financial assistance to Ukraine and have previously threatened refused to back the EU’s regular extensions of sanctions against Russia.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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When one player refused and wanted to take a photo of the statement, the player was allegedly denied a chance and warned ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi would find out about his response.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2025
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“Pass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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