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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
Congress passed a law making Independence Day a federal holiday on June 28, 1870.
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Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Marc Cucurella, on the left side of the box, passed in the middle to Mikel Oyarzabal.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Legislation with similar intents passed one legislative chamber in both Colorado and Oregon this year, but neither made it to law.
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Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
The country has passed a series of economic reforms and is investing heavily in infrastructure, including a $67 billion high speed railway to shuttle travelers between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city within eight hours.
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Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
And ever since, ships full of travelers, weary from long journeys, have passed through the narrows, the winds of the Atlantic at their backs.
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Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
Three people died and seven others were rescued Friday after a boat capsized in Geneva Lake as a strong storm passed through southern Wisconsin, an official said.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
In contrast, a green placard means a restaurant passed inspection.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
july 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
The elevator subsequently passed a county inspection and has been cleared for use.
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Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Marc Cucurella, on the left side of the box, passed in the middle to Mikel Oyarzabal.
—
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Legislation with similar intents passed one legislative chamber in both Colorado and Oregon this year, but neither made it to law.
—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
The country has passed a series of economic reforms and is investing heavily in infrastructure, including a $67 billion high speed railway to shuttle travelers between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city within eight hours.
—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
And ever since, ships full of travelers, weary from long journeys, have passed through the narrows, the winds of the Atlantic at their backs.
—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
Three people died and seven others were rescued Friday after a boat capsized in Geneva Lake as a strong storm passed through southern Wisconsin, an official said.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
In contrast, a green placard means a restaurant passed inspection.
—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
july 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
The elevator subsequently passed a county inspection and has been cleared for use.
—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passed
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Claus trudged to the monitor, watched the foul on an agonizing loop and promptly handed Balogun a red card.
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Channel 4 has unveiled its commissioning structure for the post-Ian Katz era, with Louisa Compton and Kiran Nataraja handed big promotions.
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Large car rally disrupted in Baltimore Police said 36 traffic citations were issued and 54 vehicles were stopped after a large gathering of vehicles in the 1000 block of Wilson Drive in South Baltimore.
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The victim in the latest attack had stopped to swim with her boyfriend and friend in the Econlockhatchee River just north of Orlando Sunday afternoon when the alligator bit her, the FWC said in a press briefing.
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His request for a release from the club was denied, and he was instead transferred to a different club in the same city.
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Records seized during a May 1 search warrant showed that at least 918 dogs were transferred or surrendered to Miranda’s Rescue between January 2025 and April 2026.
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While the tax law of 2025 led to some modifications in the QSBS rules, the tax changes apply only to shares acquired after that law was enacted.
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Notably, the change was enacted on a bipartisan basis, Cassidy said.
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When that happened, on July 4, 1778, locals rang the old bell, which had been delivered up the Mississippi from New Orleans, and for a long time locals stored the bell inside the church.
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The incident seemed to spark a bit of life into Morocco as its best passages of play happened afterwards, with Canada seeming to lose a step after starting so well.
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Investors who have experienced what might be called a contextual failure, a deal that stalled not because the economics changed but because the relationship broke down, will recognize the pattern.
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Like other female inmates in Tennessee and beyond, Sellars experienced strip searches that are more humiliating than what men experience because of their menstrual cycles.
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Throughout the entire event, Dylan’s name was never uttered once.
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The suspect tried to open the aircraft door during the flight and, when restrained by the crew, uttered racial and homophobic slurs against the professionals, the statement said.
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He's refused to sign the bipartisan legislation until Congress passes a voting restrictions bill called the SAVE America Act.
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But both Mamdani and his police commissioner have repeatedly refused to discuss the nature of the event — angering some nearby business owners and raising questions about the use of public resources to cover private security.
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“Passed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passed. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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