as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
I must pass up the offer to be chairman of this event
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Recent Examples of pass up
When a family friend called in 2019 offering her a job at a salon near Pretoria and a plane ticket to get there, the opportunity felt too good to pass up.
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Ryan Lenora Brown,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
Why pass up the chance to sign — for just €9million — a rising star at the ongoing World Cup who scored 13 goals and provided eight assists for Como as he was voted Serie A’s best midfielder last season?
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Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Stein passed up the lucrative life of corporate law and instead devoted himself to public service.
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Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2026
Flea markets offer one-of-a-kind finds that are hard to replace if passed up.
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Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pass up
Ryan Lenora Brown,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
Why pass up the chance to sign — for just €9million — a rising star at the ongoing World Cup who scored 13 goals and provided eight assists for Como as he was voted Serie A’s best midfielder last season?
—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Stein passed up the lucrative life of corporate law and instead devoted himself to public service.
—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2026
Flea markets offer one-of-a-kind finds that are hard to replace if passed up.
—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pass up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass up
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Wurth saw two more physicians who refused to discuss hormones before a urologist started her on estrogen gel, oral progesterone and a vaginal estrogen cream.
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The man had a gun and refused to drop it when ordered to by police, the sheriff said.
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Those seeking to stop the roundup reject almost all of the federal agencies’ claims, from the size of the herd to the notion that the horses cause ecological damage.
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While state studies have criticized the state’s education governance model, voters have rejected at least four attempts dating back to 1928 to reform the position.
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After years of declining sales, American Girl dolls are seeing a resurgence.
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In May, during a tense commission meeting, a majority of commissioners declined to give her a raise after her first year on the job.
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If anything, the future Hall of Famer sure appeared to enjoy his time back home, which was a major reason why Leonard initially turned down a royal life in Canada to play for Southern California’s other team.
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The Pima County Sheriff's Office turned down help in the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie from the United Cajun Navy, the organization claimed.
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The Case for Summer Layering Layering is rarely associated with resort-wear, which often defaults to bikinis, swim shorts, and silk scarves thrown over sunburnt shoulders.
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The mochila was designed to be quickly thrown over the saddle of the next galloping rider as the mail delivery continued its route.
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“Pass up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20up. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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