as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
I must pass up the offer to be chairman of this event
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Recent Examples of pass up
Still, Averion and Pamela don't pass up a chance to praise their son's drive and determination as a pro star.
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Now that Swift and Kelce are engaged, and with the Chiefs once again among the favorites to reach the big game, the prospect of Swift helming the halftime show might be too big to pass up.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
The Lobos had a shot a shot to get closer early in the fourth, but Layne threw a pass up for grabs over the deep middle of the field and Brandyn Hillman intercepted it.
—Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The hipster in me can’t pass up a noisy cloudscape, but the text placement is also extremely pleasing.
—Emily Temple
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Now that Swift and Kelce are engaged, and with the Chiefs once again among the favorites to reach the big game, the prospect of Swift helming the halftime show might be too big to pass up.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
The Lobos had a shot a shot to get closer early in the fourth, but Layne threw a pass up for grabs over the deep middle of the field and Brandyn Hillman intercepted it.
—Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
The hipster in me can’t pass up a noisy cloudscape, but the text placement is also extremely pleasing.
—Emily Temple
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pass up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass up
Verb
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Anisimova dialed in, desperately refusing to give Osaka any openings.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The airline reserves the right to refuse transportation to plus-size passengers who cannot be safely accommodated.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Several world leaders have already rejected the plan and insisted that the only solution is the creation of a Palestinian state once Hamas hands over the hostages and a new Palestinian government takes over.—
Michele Chabin,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Shi seemed confident that Strand Larsen, who was keen to join Newcastle United before the deadline, will knuckle down despite Wolves rejecting two bids.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Burberry's share price has fallen sharply over recent years, declining almost 80% from April 2023 to September 2024, as waning sales and a slew of management changes exacerbated a wider luxury downturn.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Morris and his attorneys declined comment.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Just be prepared to turn down some visual settings in cutting-edge titles like Cyberpunk 2077, or plan to lean on DLSS 4 to maintain high settings.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
7 Sep. 2025
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Instead of getting down on one knee, LL Cool J turned down the music during a ride in his Porsche, drove at top speed and asked Smith to marry him.—
Vandana Pawa,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Soto earns more throws over to first base from pitchers.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The perfect cardigan to throw over leggings or jeans this fall.—
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FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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