passes (down)

verb

Definition of passes (down)next
present tense third-person singular of pass (down)
as in hands down

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  1. leaves
  2. conveys
  3. contributes
Verb
  • The medium-length and smooth finish leaves a lingering impression of vanilla, caramel, and oak.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Often, the high-pressure environment of constant approvals leaves little room for reflection on the broader portfolio’s feasibility or alignment.
    Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaves
Verb
  • Her imagery vividly conveys a sense of discomfort and awkwardness, evoking the emotional experiences of her younger self.
    Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
  • It is edited down to a few minutes in the film but still conveys what has become a regular occurrence in Dion’s life.
    Fred Topel, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of conveys
Verb
  • Relative humidity is also low, in the single digits for some locations, which contributes to red flag conditions.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Wofford said that in addition to strong winds and low humidity, the amount of moisture retained by local plants contributes to wildfire conditions.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of contributes
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“Passes (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passes%20%28down%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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