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as in passed (down)
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as in informed
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handed down
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Nonetheless, three days later, he was informed that he had been kicked off the team and that his scholarship would terminate at the conclusion of the fall semester.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
8 Dec. 2025 -
The coroner has been informed of the teen’s death and an autopsy has been carried out, per the release.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration said British Airways Flight 271 landed safely at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas after the crew reported a cellphone fire on board.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The lawsuit claims that, in letters sent in April, the school district reported investigating the incidents and substantiating the events.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The department said its investigators have not been notified of the death of anyone in this case.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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And at a minimum, parents must be notified before their daughters are matched against male opponents.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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The study reveals that 68% of job seekers want salary information disclosed upfront in job descriptions, but only 48% of hiring managers provide it at that stage.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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In the world of music, Kanye West has publicly disclosed his diagnosis of bipolar disorder, bringing attention, albeit controversially, to the challenges of living with a serious mental health condition under public scrutiny.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
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Vozinha’s dad spoke to Telemundo Deportes prior to the match and revealed that his son is named after a Brazilian soccer player.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The Post revealed in March the US was burning through Tomahawks at an astonishing rate, as the Pentagon boasted of an easy victory.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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My fear manifested as aloofness.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit In a devastating turn of events, the first night of Primavera got rained out, with a warning of lightning storms that, mercifully, never manifested.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
8 June 2026
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Blogs run by traditional media organizations, such as ABC or The Washington Post, may utilize a live blog to keep the audience apprised of the facts of the event while a nontraditional news organization, such as Politico or Daily Kos, may focus more on real-time analysis of those facts.—
Jeremy Saks,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Multiple 49ers, however, frowned during February’s Pro Bowl preparations when apprised of the 49ers’ potential Australia and Mexico trips.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
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The letter was handwritten and divulged information about a confidential, internal sheriff’s office investigation into one of the maintenance workers.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Their connection – and shared mysterious backgrounds – is divulged over the course of the movie, and Daniel and Margaret meet up and work together as complementary components for a common goal.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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“Handed down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handed%20down. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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