pass (on)

verb

Definition of pass (on)next
as in to die
to stop living my grandfather passed on at the age of 92

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass (on)
  1. die
  2. fall
  3. pass away
  4. perish
  5. step out
  6. check out
Verb
  • The organization, created in 2002 after four students at a Jefferson County high school died by suicide in a nine-month period, is branching out beyond the Front Range.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Suddenly, Stephen is a father again, tearfully clutching a crying boy, the one his son died to save.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of die
Verb
  • Valor recovered the ensuing onside kick and ran out the clock after that as Regis fell a win short of the quarterfinals for the second year in a row.
    Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
  • That’s in part because Democrats fell short in their bid to flip enough battleground districts in Southern California and the Central Valley to help the national party win a majority.
    Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of fall
Verb
  • Jones passed away at home in Bel Air, California, his publicist told Variety and other outlets on Sunday, November 3.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Rainey, who passed away in 2023, spent decades opposing Napolitano’s story and calling her a liar.
    Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of pass away
Verb
  • The twist involves a naming switch-up between Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and his Jedi master Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson), who perishes at the hand of Darth Maul (Ray Park) at the conclusion of the divisive prequel.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
  • In the end, 384 men survived and 828 perished, either in the hold or in the water.
    Mathew Scott, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of perish
Verb
  • At the glitzy 2024 LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles last night, the reality TV star stepped out sporting a plunging, form-fitting white Gucci gown and the Attallah cross pendant that was famously worn by the late royal, CNN reported.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Building relationships outside your organization may seem like a no-brainer, but stepping out and engaging directly with the community can be daunting.
    Tylor Taylor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of step out
Verb
  • To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.
    TJ Hutchinson, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
  • For the sake of his general health, he should be checked out, first with his dentist and possibly later with his doctor.
    Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of check out
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