as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
passed over two bridges
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as in to ignore
to fail to give proper attention to
you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice
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as in to forgive
to dismiss as of little importance
I'd be willing to pass over this latest episode of tardiness if there hadn't been so many before
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Recent Examples of pass (over)
Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
The software simulates wind passing over the avatar, computational fluid dynamics calculate how much resistance there is — and how tweaking a skater’s form alters that.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Owens played 15 seasons in the NFL and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018 after being passed over twice despite being ranked near the top of nearly every receiving category.
—Jessica Golden,alex Sherman, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
At 22, she was passed over for an Olympic spot, named an alternate.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Parrish-Wright also sought the endorsement of the Louisville Democratic Party but was passed over for Greenberg, who is seeking a second term.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
The software simulates wind passing over the avatar, computational fluid dynamics calculate how much resistance there is — and how tweaking a skater’s form alters that.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Owens played 15 seasons in the NFL and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018 after being passed over twice despite being ranked near the top of nearly every receiving category.
—Jessica Golden,alex Sherman, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
At 22, she was passed over for an Olympic spot, named an alternate.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Pass (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28over%29. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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