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as in hands
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
could you please pass me the phone?
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as in stops
to come to an end
eventually, the storm passed
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as in leaves
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 enacts
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
Congress cannot pass any law restricting free speech
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as in happens
to take place
and the destruction of the town came to pass, just as the seer had predicted
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as in undergoes
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 utters
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 refuses
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 flies
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval
the finished product isn't perfect, but it will pass
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as in canyons
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 routes
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
take the second pass on the right
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as in tickets
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 accomplishments
the state of being actual or complete
eventually, all their career goals came to pass
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Recent Examples of passes
Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Roughly 72 percent of his passes traveled fewer than 10 yards through the air, and 39 percent of his completions gained 10 yards or more, which ranked 115th out of qualifying quarterbacks, per TruMedia.
—Austin Meek, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Keene threw 11 picks on 393 pass attempts in 2024 and 10 in 422 passes the year before.
—Austin Meek, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
McKinney, 26, recorded an interception in each of his first five games and also totaled 88 tackles, 11 passes defended and a sack.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
Anyone passionate about snow sports knows the costs can quickly add up, from ski equipment and cozy clothes to lift passes and lodge snacks.
—Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
Mike Williams caught nine passes in nine games after being traded from the Jets to the Pittsburgh Steelers in November, but his lone touchdown reception was a game-winner.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
Cincinnati completed a massive comeback, down 24-6 at halftime, on the heels of two fourth-down touchdown passes.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Roughly 72 percent of his passes traveled fewer than 10 yards through the air, and 39 percent of his completions gained 10 yards or more, which ranked 115th out of qualifying quarterbacks, per TruMedia.
—Austin Meek, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Cincinnati completed a massive comeback, down 24-6 at halftime, on the heels of two fourth-down touchdown passes.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Roughly 72 percent of his passes traveled fewer than 10 yards through the air, and 39 percent of his completions gained 10 yards or more, which ranked 115th out of qualifying quarterbacks, per TruMedia.
—Austin Meek, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Keene threw 11 picks on 393 pass attempts in 2024 and 10 in 422 passes the year before.
—Austin Meek, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
McKinney, 26, recorded an interception in each of his first five games and also totaled 88 tackles, 11 passes defended and a sack.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
Anyone passionate about snow sports knows the costs can quickly add up, from ski equipment and cozy clothes to lift passes and lodge snacks.
—Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
Mike Williams caught nine passes in nine games after being traded from the Jets to the Pittsburgh Steelers in November, but his lone touchdown reception was a game-winner.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
Cincinnati completed a massive comeback, down 24-6 at halftime, on the heels of two fourth-down touchdown passes.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Roughly 72 percent of his passes traveled fewer than 10 yards through the air, and 39 percent of his completions gained 10 yards or more, which ranked 115th out of qualifying quarterbacks, per TruMedia.
—Austin Meek, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passes
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The woman in question was identified as Renee Brown, a 36-year-old single mom who works two jobs, loves her kid, and never stops, à la Reba McEntire.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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The rule does not get rid of the debt itself, but stops it from having an impact on a consumer’s credit worthiness.Joseph Choi, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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The formula works into a moisturizing lather that leaves coils bouncy and ready for styling.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
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Claire leaves, and John orders Beauchamp to cut the crap.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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That often happens with the college trips.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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See what happens with the awards season and then start.Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The same is true during pregnancy, when the body undergoes drastic changes that affect both the quantity and quality of sleep.Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
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Next, the material undergoes a potassium hydroxide treatment, which selectively removes less-stable structures, carving out a complex network of microscopic pores.Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
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And because of that unknown, the Canucks are going to listen to outside expressions of interest in case the situation reaches a point of no return.Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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The rocker’s debut full-length set reaches 350 weeks on the Billboard 200 this frame.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Wavy is between straight and curly, holds hairstyles well, and has big curls and waves from roots to ends.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
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For now, the pro football season mercifully ends, and not nearly soon enough.Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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The vacation recap comes days after Lopez shared a video montage highlighting her 2024, which included red carpet appearances and musical performances.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Catie Dull Republicans are taking the first steps Friday to usher in a new era of full GOP control in Washington as Congress comes into session but the usually ceremonial process in the House is already bogged down in political infighting over who should be elected Speaker of the House.Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
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By Monica Sager Live News Reporter 10 North Carolina Representative Virginia Foxx fell while walking down the marble staircase outside the House chamber, her communications team tells Newsweek.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Unrepentant, a new book by Peter Edwards, tells the story of Campbell—now in his 60s—from his violent upbringing and hard-partying ways, to a relentless dedication to the biker lifestyle.Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Passes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passes. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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