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as in routes
an established course for traveling from one place to another
the long passage down the Atlantic seaboard, around Cape Horn, and up the Pacific Coast to California
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2
as in trips
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
an arduous passage across the country
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4
as in excerpts
a part taken from a longer work
the news report quoted a passage from the novel
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as in processes
forward movement in time or place
a swift passage from mere liking to actual love
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as in deaths
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
weary of this world, he looked forward to the next and sought passage with poison
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Recent Examples of passages
Dance sections lacked charm; lyric passages were spiritless; the klezmer episodes in the third movement were strictly goyish.
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Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Below are some passages from the ruling that reveal why the court dismissed TikTok’s claims that the government’s law violates freedom of speech — and what that means for TikTok now.
—Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The flat face is a hallmark of brachycephaly, a structural abnormality where the skull is shortened, compressing the cat’s nasal passages.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The most fascinating passages in Kinstler’s piece have to do with miracles.
—Longreads, 6 Dec. 2024
They were formed over millions of years by slightly acidic rainwater that slowly dissolved limestone and marble, carving out a massive series of underground passages and chambers.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
The park, which is now recognized for its inky black skies, has long protected a sprawling system of caves and passages that offer their own brand of darkness.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
In all, the cameras recorded at least one of the 20 study species on 9,240 occasions, and tracked 1,920 successful crossings across the three types of passages.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
Twine's Advanced Features Twine stories can be nothing but words and connected passages.
—Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Below are some passages from the ruling that reveal why the court dismissed TikTok’s claims that the government’s law violates freedom of speech — and what that means for TikTok now.
—Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The flat face is a hallmark of brachycephaly, a structural abnormality where the skull is shortened, compressing the cat’s nasal passages.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The most fascinating passages in Kinstler’s piece have to do with miracles.
—Longreads, 6 Dec. 2024
They were formed over millions of years by slightly acidic rainwater that slowly dissolved limestone and marble, carving out a massive series of underground passages and chambers.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
The park, which is now recognized for its inky black skies, has long protected a sprawling system of caves and passages that offer their own brand of darkness.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
In all, the cameras recorded at least one of the 20 study species on 9,240 occasions, and tracked 1,920 successful crossings across the three types of passages.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
Twine's Advanced Features Twine stories can be nothing but words and connected passages.
—Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passages
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The event won’t be televised, but excerpts from the moments that Davis and Danson are honored will be excerpted and included during the 82nd Annual Golden Globes broadcast.Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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Interspersed throughout the book will be excerpts from interviews Jay conducted over the years, as well as nearly 700 images.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024
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Drug overdose deaths in the United States fell 17% between July 2023 and July 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a new report released Wednesday.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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There has been a decrease in such deaths, CBS News previously reported, but a rise in deaths involving psychostimulants like meth and cocaine.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Digitizing routes allows trucks to take the shortest, most efficient paths, which not only saves fuel but also reduces carbon footprint—a crucial factor in today’s push for sustainability.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This is where their paths crossed, setting the stage for a business transaction that wasn’t just about the numbers, but about aligned vision, values, and a win win for all.Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The recent expeditions to previously unexplored areas, led by the Schmidt Ocean Institute, have added over 300.Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
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Previous expeditions had already mapped the ancient city completely.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
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His signature production style — the glistening synth chord progressions that doused early OF releases in a cartoon-like technicolor — arrived subdued beneath a moodier sonic register.Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
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Currently, bill progressions have slowed or halted entirely following the conclusion of legislative sessions in most states.Trans Formations Project, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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While this burly Ford was no sports car, body roll was nicely planted for its stature on twisty Malibu canyon roads.Peter Nelson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Several roads were closed and shelters were open for those affected by the blaze.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Girardeau also works as a deckhand for Newport Coastal Adventure, which offers ocean tours and sightseeing excursions.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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There are multi-course dinners, trivia and other daytime entertainment, live music in lounges, evening shows, and even port excursions.David Nikel, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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But healthcare innovation goes beyond scientific and technical advancements.Forbes Membership, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Getting to grips with the possibilities of advancements in 5G and other emerging super-fast network capabilities, as well as new generations of processor technology optimized for the delivery of AI and perhaps even quantum computing, will be a key challenge.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Passages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passages. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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