as in traversed
to make one's way through, across, or over
passed over two bridges
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as in ignored
to fail to give proper attention to
you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice
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as in overlooked
to dismiss as of little importance
I'd be willing to pass over this latest episode of tardiness if there hadn't been so many before
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Recent Examples of passed (over)
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Price and Rinne were selected in their second, with Henrik Zetterberg and Rod Brind’Amour among those passed over again.
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Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
For Iceland, this solar eclipse is considered especially epic since a total eclipse hasn't passed over the country since 1954, according to the Blue Lagoon, and the next one isn’t predicted to strike until 2196.
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Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
He was named by Sporting News as the best college basketball player of the decade and passed over in the draft by 28 of 30 NBA teams.
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Sam Evan Sussman,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
Called hydrogenesis, the products from the first step are passed over special catalysts at 320°F (160°C) to make useful molecules like cycloalkanes, dense hydrocarbons, jet-fuel-range molecules.
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Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
Anyone who names a work-life boundary gets marked as less committed or passed over for stretch opportunities.
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Teresa Hopke,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
In 2007, a big steam main by the Chanin Building, across from Grand Central, blew up right as a truck passed over, injuring dozens.
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Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
22 May 2026
Still, their offers kept getting passed over as homes sold for tens – and sometimes hundreds – of thousands of dollars above list price.
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Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
Verb
Back in his coaching career, Cruyff was one of the first managers to be obsessed with the cut of the pitch — a trait that has passed over to his disciples, most notably the exacting Pep Guardiola.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Price and Rinne were selected in their second, with Henrik Zetterberg and Rod Brind’Amour among those passed over again.
—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
For Iceland, this solar eclipse is considered especially epic since a total eclipse hasn't passed over the country since 1954, according to the Blue Lagoon, and the next one isn’t predicted to strike until 2196.
—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
He was named by Sporting News as the best college basketball player of the decade and passed over in the draft by 28 of 30 NBA teams.
—
Sam Evan Sussman,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
Called hydrogenesis, the products from the first step are passed over special catalysts at 320°F (160°C) to make useful molecules like cycloalkanes, dense hydrocarbons, jet-fuel-range molecules.
—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
Anyone who names a work-life boundary gets marked as less committed or passed over for stretch opportunities.
—
Teresa Hopke,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
In 2007, a big steam main by the Chanin Building, across from Grand Central, blew up right as a truck passed over, injuring dozens.
—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
22 May 2026
Still, their offers kept getting passed over as homes sold for tens – and sometimes hundreds – of thousands of dollars above list price.
—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passed (over)
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According to the hiking blog, The Hiking HI, the rock bridge can only be traversed at low tide, but can be treacherous either way.
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On a recent visit, the water traversed a smoky 10-foot canyon of charred foam and twisted wall panels on its way to the drain.
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Their food might be the first mention in Talat’s many accolades, but their bar program can’t be ignored.
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Not only were the rules misapplied, according to an expert referee with years of elite experience, but similar plays during this tournament have been ignored.
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From rolling vineyards to lush river valleys, high limestone bluffs to some pretty great lakes, this region of the United States is often overlooked.
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In fact, Smith has long argued that the NFL has overlooked Black candidates at those positions because of racial bias.
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By the time Russell crossed the line to take pole, fans and broadcasters assumed Ferrari's Leclerc and Hamilton were set to end Mercedes' run of pole position in each grand prix this season.
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Jones said Gracie crossed into an unfenced area beyond an 8-foot-tall gate before wandering away from the ranch.
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In the first years after the Declaration of Independence was signed, many Americans forgot about it.
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The boy’s father was supposed to drop off the boy at school in the morning but forgot the child was in the car, Novoa said.
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After the revolution, explained Miller, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton wasn't liking how the country's coffers were looking.
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In the majority opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts explained the constitutional rationale behind the decision.
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Gibson retires the first two batters before giving up a single to Paul Goldschmidt, followed by the homer barrage.
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The ride, designed by coaster manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard, will begin with a 309-foot climb, followed by a 95-degree beyond-vertical drop, and will include sharp turns, airtime moments, and multiple inversions.
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Still, Calabrese says any kind of travel expenses should go through layers of approval and be properly justified.
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Will the high costs of running and using Fable be justified now that alternatives have emerged?
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“Passed (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passed%20%28over%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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