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
She had just been offered her own HGTV show, Home in a Heartbeat with Galey Alix, and the opportunity was too good to pass up.
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 28 May 2025
Now, if McLaughlin, Badie or Watson is just more productive day in and day out during training camp, he could get passed up.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
As an adult, such an easy and cheap lunch is too good to pass up.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
In more congested games, Wharton looks to move the ball upfield with short, sharp passes up to his attacking team-mates, buzzing around the centre and threading them between the gaps in the opposition midfield.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 28 May 2025
Now, if McLaughlin, Badie or Watson is just more productive day in and day out during training camp, he could get passed up.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
As an adult, such an easy and cheap lunch is too good to pass up.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
In more congested games, Wharton looks to move the ball upfield with short, sharp passes up to his attacking team-mates, buzzing around the centre and threading them between the gaps in the opposition midfield.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass up
Verb
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The second doctor refused to admit her so more tests could be done.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
13 June 2025
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The Mullahs in Tehran refused to dismantle their nuclear program.—
Anna Commander
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
Verb
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But judges reviewing other eligibility cases have rejected this interpretation as construing Alston beyond its actual words.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2025
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The Dolphins have maintained contact with veteran free agent cornerback Rasul Douglas, who rejected a Miami offer earlier this month.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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The April 11 ruling came during a hearing in Maryland, where a Justice Department attorney declined to provide basic details about Abrego Garcia’s whereabouts.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
7 June 2025
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Blain declined to comment on the lawsuit after it was filed.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
Verb
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The series transitioned to television in 1955 as a half-hour show with Arness taking over as Dillon at the urging of his pal John Wayne, who turned down the role.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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Arriving at Augusta at the start of Masters week, that first turn down the picturesque Magnolia Lane brought up a host of evocative childhood memories for the 21-year-old.—
Rory Fleming,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
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He’s shown an ability to process at a high level, but he can get stuck on reads, leading to late throws over the middle that get him in trouble.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Edwards threw over 100 strikes in his two most recent bouts.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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“Pass up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20up. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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