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as in route
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 trip
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
an arduous passage across the country
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4
as in excerpt
a part taken from a longer work
the news report quoted a passage from the novel
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as in process
forward movement in time or place
a swift passage from mere liking to actual love
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as in death
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 passage
Realistically, passage of stablecoin legislation is unlikely to occur until July or in the fall of this year.
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Owen Tedford, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In 2020, the state introduced the Provisional Licensure Program, allowing applicants to practice law under supervision without initially passing the bar exam, with full licensure granted upon eventual passage.
—Zack Defazio Farrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
The bill authorizes the creation of a bipartisan commission to pave a path for several Illinois counties to join Indiana, pending the passage of similar legislation in Illinois and, ultimately, federal approval.
— Made By History, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Senate passage of a budget resolution on Saturday was an early stage of the reconciliation process, and Republicans in the House now have to weigh in on the Senate plan before the party can move ahead with months of negotiations over the actual legislation.
—Andrew Duehren, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Owen Tedford, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In 2020, the state introduced the Provisional Licensure Program, allowing applicants to practice law under supervision without initially passing the bar exam, with full licensure granted upon eventual passage.
—Zack Defazio Farrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
The bill authorizes the creation of a bipartisan commission to pave a path for several Illinois counties to join Indiana, pending the passage of similar legislation in Illinois and, ultimately, federal approval.
— Made By History, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Senate passage of a budget resolution on Saturday was an early stage of the reconciliation process, and Republicans in the House now have to weigh in on the Senate plan before the party can move ahead with months of negotiations over the actual legislation.
—Andrew Duehren, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passage
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Train Routes Highlight European Beauty: Most of these routes run daily, come at no extravagant cost and have special details that will make your journey comfortable, scenic and memorable.—
Todd Anderson,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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By 1928, only one veteran walked the parade route while the rest rode in cars or in the backs of trucks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2025
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By offering reliable information and storytelling, Broadway Collection helps travelers plan their trips effectively.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Some even swear their eye look lasted through a trip to the beach—swimming included.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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Here, it is used to show the minutes in an hour, with the three arrows traveling along the path to complete the voyage every 60 minutes.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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But his seafaring profession also took him on extended voyages to Southeast Asia, a region that provided him with ample inspiration, and a setting that recurs in his works.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2025
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In an excerpt published by People, Hanks writes about her turbulent upbringing, the aftermath of her parents’ divorce and her quest to understand her mom.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Following are edited excerpts from a much longer conversation.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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This is key to the reproductive process of most flowering plants, along with the the production of fruits and seeds.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Effective boards actively ensure the implementation of processes that manage AI risks.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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William has been regularly using his father’s lawyers Harbottle & Lewis and its partner, Gerrard Tyrrell — and made the move to Mishcon de Reya, which represented Princess Diana in her divorce from Charles a year before her accidental death.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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Jury selection for Karen Read's retrial on murder and other charges in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, resumes Thursday with just one more seat to fill.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Considering their remaining schedules, there’s a practical path to the Warriors moving into the third or fourth spot.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Trump lost Virginia in 2024 by nearly 5 percentage points, making Earle-Sears’s path to victory even harder.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2025
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That’s about one-third the length of the speediest Everest expeditions currently offered by guiding companies.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside Online,
31 Mar. 2025
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The expedition was broadcast live on the Discovery Channel.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Passage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passage. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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