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as in handed
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
could you please pass me the phone?
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2
as in stopped
to come to an end
eventually, the storm passed
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as in left
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
pass your forms to the department head once they're filled out
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as in enacted
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
Congress cannot pass any law restricting free speech
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as in happened
to take place
and the destruction of the town came to pass, just as the seer had predicted
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as in experienced
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
a presidential candidate who doesn't yet know how it feels to pass the scrutiny of the national press
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as in uttered
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
he'll occasionally pass some insightful comment, but in general he doesn't have much to contribute
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as in refused
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
we appreciate the invitation to the party, but we'll have to pass I'll pass on the coffee
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as in flew
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval
the finished product isn't perfect, but it will pass
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Recent Examples of passed
The legislative package could prove to be one of the most significant economic measures passed this Congress.
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Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
Economically, Takaichi backs big government and just passed a record-breaking spending budget.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Last year, Republicans passed legislation to reduce spending on federal health programs and food assistance, largely by imposing work requirements on people receiving aid and by shifting certain costs onto the states.
—Ali Swenson, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Before that, however, more than 40 years had passed since a kicker had pulled off that feat.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The resolution to amend the constitution concerning bail passed in the 2023 legislative session.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Burano operators were stationed on select floors to capture texture and detail as Honnold passed.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, the company passed; what would an adult doll do?
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Last month, the Kansas City, Missouri, city council passed a resolution placing a five-year ban on nonmunicipal detention facilities.
—Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
Economically, Takaichi backs big government and just passed a record-breaking spending budget.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Last year, Republicans passed legislation to reduce spending on federal health programs and food assistance, largely by imposing work requirements on people receiving aid and by shifting certain costs onto the states.
—Ali Swenson, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Before that, however, more than 40 years had passed since a kicker had pulled off that feat.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The resolution to amend the constitution concerning bail passed in the 2023 legislative session.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Burano operators were stationed on select floors to capture texture and detail as Honnold passed.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, the company passed; what would an adult doll do?
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Last month, the Kansas City, Missouri, city council passed a resolution placing a five-year ban on nonmunicipal detention facilities.
—Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passed
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The singer then materialized and handed the boy one of his Grammys and told him always to believe in himself.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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In one of the most vulnerable moments of Constance Bear’s life, a caseworker handed her a packet.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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Now polling suggests the public, and even Republican leaders in Congress, have stopped buying the White House’s claims that federal agents’ paramilitary-style raids only target violent criminals.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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They are focused on the human injustices wrought by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who have stopped cars on roadsides, rounded up job-seekers and even laid in wait outside hearing rooms to detain people complying with required appearances in immigration court.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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The court ruled that state laws that infringed on federal power — even if enacted because of safety concerns — would conflict with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s duties.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Somewhat astoundingly, each of his proposals, if enacted, would be more likely to make the affordability problem worse, not better.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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The cause of the accident, which happened shortly before noon in good weather, was not immediately clear.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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The water reaching the Lower Basin will probably fall below that point later this year or next, which has never happened, said Brenda Burman, general manager of the Central Arizona Project.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Anyone who has experienced a sound bath will recognize how quickly rhythmic sound and vibration can induce a sense of calm.—
Chloe Burcham,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a 2020 study, participants who followed a ketogenic diet experienced significant reductions in waist and hip circumference and total body fat percentage, without reducing their calorie intake.—
Bret Scher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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And all this before Bad Bunny uttered a single note!—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
8 Feb. 2026
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Even before the premise and question were completely uttered, a wry smile appeared on the face of the newest member of the Charlotte Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Trump subsequently condemned the image but refused to apologize.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Prior to her death, Phillips had refused meals over multiple days while in the Tarrant County Jail.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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The only power conference teams with two losses that Texas (9-3) finished above were Vanderbilt, which lost to Texas, and Utah, which did not beat a team that ended the season ranked.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The loss ended the Hornets' bid to match a franchise record with 10 straight wins.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Passed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passed. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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