pass up

verb

passed up; passing up; passes up
Synonyms of pass upnext

transitive verb

: to let go by without accepting or taking advantage of
pass up a chance for promotion
also : decline, reject

Examples of pass up in a Sentence

I must pass up the offer to be chairman of this event.
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That play effectively started once defender Tim Ream tracked down a goal kick near the half-line, then passed up to Tyler Adams for a nonchalant back-heel pass to Tillman. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 The oysters on the half shell are a favorite for Colby, while Megan never passes up the tagliatelle bolognese, especially when paired with a glass of Pinot Noir expertly selected by Nancy Smith. Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 From anti-breakage hair masks to multi-use styling tools, these products are too good to pass up. Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 27 June 2026 Some deals—like this 12-inch hybrid mattress that’s now just over $300—are too good to pass up. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pass up

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pass up was in 1896

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“Pass up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20up. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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