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as in to stop
to come to an end
eventually, the storm passed
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as in to leave
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 to enact
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
Congress cannot pass any law restricting free speech
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as in to happen
to take place
and the destruction of the town came to pass, just as the seer had predicted
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as in to undergo
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 to say
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 to refuse
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 to fly
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval
the finished product isn't perfect, but it will pass
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as in canyon
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 road
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
take the second pass on the right
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as in ticket
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 realization
the state of being actual or complete
eventually, all their career goals came to pass
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Recent Examples of pass
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
Wine and beer are complimentary at lunch and dinner and are often paired with the entrees to reflect the region the cruise was passing through.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2025
Film awards tables and festival passes will be available starting Aug. 1.
—William Earl, Variety, 10 July 2025
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Verb
The four-mile trail passes through groves of Great Basin bristlecone pines, with trunks weathered by centuries of snow and sun.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
Wine and beer are complimentary at lunch and dinner and are often paired with the entrees to reflect the region the cruise was passing through.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
Noun
And the pass rush is expected to be a strength in 2025.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2025
Film awards tables and festival passes will be available starting Aug. 1.
—William Earl, Variety, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass
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After her first two England camps in charge in September 2021, Wiegman — in the absence of former England captain Steph Houghton — handed Williamson the armband.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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One day in his office, he was handed five new lawsuits.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 July 2025
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The toddler stopped crying about 15 minutes after she had been put down for a nap.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Dispatchers told the man to stop at a nearby gas station.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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Others simply think that James will play out the final season on his contract and either leave for another team or retire next offseason.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Commission leader Thomas Bullitt later left Kentucky and did not return.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2025
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Meanwhile, deep tax cuts enacted in 2023 with subsequent cuts each year have had a limited impact on growth, O’Leary said, while reducing state revenue.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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In part, Merriman says, because of Beijing enacting tougher environmental regulations at home in 2015, regulations that pushed Chinese firms to set up shop with local partners next door.—
Michael Sullivan,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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Their off-screen drama was just as juicy as what happened on TV.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
15 July 2025
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The collision happened around the four-mile mark, on Master Garden Road near Valley View Golf Course, when a deer ran out of the woods, striking the woman, Syracuse.com reports.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The process to get a promotion at work is undergoing a dramatic transformation with AI driving the change.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The Bayern Munich midfielder has had a long road to recovery, too — 70 to 80 rehab sessions — since undergoing knee surgery on January 30.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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The crash was reported shortly after 6:30 a.m. on June 28 at the intersection of West Taylor and Spring streets, San Jose police Officer Tanya Hernandez said in a news release.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
8 July 2025
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Two men are dead following a shooting in Dundalk on Monday, Baltimore County Police say.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
8 July 2025
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Molina-Neave was arrested in San Antonio, Texas, in 2006 but refused extradition to Denver.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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Glover refused, and Pierce told her to turn around as she was being arrested.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
7 July 2025
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“Pass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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