1
as in routes
an established course for traveling from one place to another
the long passage down the Atlantic seaboard, around Cape Horn, and up the Pacific Coast to California
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2
as in trips
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
an arduous passage across the country
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4
as in excerpts
a part taken from a longer work
the news report quoted a passage from the novel
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5
as in processes
forward movement in time or place
a swift passage from mere liking to actual love
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6
as in deaths
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
weary of this world, he looked forward to the next and sought passage with poison
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Recent Examples of passages
The chassis uses a four-wheel omnidirectional drive system with ultrasonic sensors and 360-degree LiDAR for navigation, enabling the robot to navigate indoor spaces and narrow passages.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
And things reveal themselves, like big chambers, big passages or tight narrow bits, beautiful formations.
—Nicole Young, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Retelling Exodus, passages from the formal Hebrew text of Haggadah is read during the Seder.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
From its booming beginning to its playful passages, the music offered vivid contrasts.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
The musicians would include references and passages from Bahá'í scripture in their songwriting, as well as discussed their faith with fans after concert performances.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Stephen Colbert — a massive Lord of the Rings fan who can eloquently quote entire passages from the novels — has found his summer gig.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Years of seasonal allergies or sinus trouble can train the body to default to mouth breathing even when the nasal passages are open.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
About 7,000 passages happen each year, hauling upwards of 86 million tons of cargo.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
And things reveal themselves, like big chambers, big passages or tight narrow bits, beautiful formations.
—Nicole Young, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Retelling Exodus, passages from the formal Hebrew text of Haggadah is read during the Seder.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
From its booming beginning to its playful passages, the music offered vivid contrasts.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
The musicians would include references and passages from Bahá'í scripture in their songwriting, as well as discussed their faith with fans after concert performances.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Stephen Colbert — a massive Lord of the Rings fan who can eloquently quote entire passages from the novels — has found his summer gig.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Years of seasonal allergies or sinus trouble can train the body to default to mouth breathing even when the nasal passages are open.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
About 7,000 passages happen each year, hauling upwards of 86 million tons of cargo.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passages
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For more information, including details on the specific schedules, routes, and fares, click HERE.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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There was a noticeable 20-30% uptick in cancellations for Middle East routes from the travel agency’s Asian clients, with many quoting $450 non-refundable fare change fees on international trips being a top cancellation trigger.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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Chief among them are the many boat trips from neighboring Cabo San Lucas (a 35-minute drive away) particularly during whale-watching season, which runs from December to April.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The rabbis had asked several members who’d made trips there to talk about their experiences while standing on the bimah, before the Acheinu prayer was read.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Navigators like Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama relied heavily on pickled foods to sustain their crews during long voyages.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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Habitat destruction, overfishing and water pollution from the Amazon to the Danube threaten the very survival of hundreds of species whose epic voyages along the world's great rivers go largely unnoticed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Below are excerpts from the interview, edited for length and clarity.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Interwoven throughout are excerpts from his public talks and interviews that crystallize his ideas.—
Vanity Fair,
Vanity Fair,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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According to coverage from Time, dark showering combines three separate physiological processes.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Building departments that struggled with outdated manual processes now offer technology solutions that benefit everyone.—
Ian Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Afterward, a student in the audience complained to his parents that, at the event, the deaths of Palestinian civilians had been characterized as collateral damage—a regrettable but unavoidable consequence of the battle against Hamas.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Whether to report adverse events — illnesses or deaths potentially related to the products — to the FDA is largely at manufacturers’ discretion.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Many states treat these bikes like motorcycles, so they’re not allowed on sidewalks or paths, but in some states there are no specific rules for the ultra-fast bikes.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Boston bats erased themselves from the base paths inning after inning.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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From yoga classes at the crack of dawn to excursions that range from whale-watching to geological expeditions and beyond, the staff here make magic happen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The crew will test systems and hardware for future expeditions to the surface while traveling up to 6,000 miles beyond the far side of the moon — the farthest humans have ever ventured in space.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Passages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passages. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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