as in traverses
to make one's way through, across, or over
passed over two bridges
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as in ignores
to fail to give proper attention to
you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice
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as in forgives
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 passes (over)
Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Mar. 2026
Doubs is seven years younger, should be a little cheaper and is already well-versed in the Shanahan offense, especially catching passes over the crowded middle.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
According to Elmhurst police, eastbound lanes of the Eisenhower (I-290) were closed as crews responded to the point where the expressway passes over Vallette Street and Electric Avenue, where the 18-wheel semi-truck loaded with plastic was hanging on its side.
—Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The rocks absorb energy from compaction as the crawler passes over them.
—George Petras, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
When oxygen from the air passes over small pieces of iron inside the battery, the iron rusts and produces electricity.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026
Because the slim ring of fire only passes over Antarctica, many people will need to rely on livestream footage to view it.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Each time a car or truck passes over a road, its weight flexes the pavement and can create small cracks, the BBC reported in 2024.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Added on passes over 20 air yards in the regular season, leading the NFL.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
That information will be sent off every time the satellite passes over Cincinnati.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Mar. 2026
Doubs is seven years younger, should be a little cheaper and is already well-versed in the Shanahan offense, especially catching passes over the crowded middle.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
According to Elmhurst police, eastbound lanes of the Eisenhower (I-290) were closed as crews responded to the point where the expressway passes over Vallette Street and Electric Avenue, where the 18-wheel semi-truck loaded with plastic was hanging on its side.
—Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The rocks absorb energy from compaction as the crawler passes over them.
—George Petras, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
When oxygen from the air passes over small pieces of iron inside the battery, the iron rusts and produces electricity.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026
Because the slim ring of fire only passes over Antarctica, many people will need to rely on livestream footage to view it.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Each time a car or truck passes over a road, its weight flexes the pavement and can create small cracks, the BBC reported in 2024.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Added on passes over 20 air yards in the regular season, leading the NFL.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passes (over)
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The highway traverses the ancestral homelands of more than 25 tribal nations.—
Jasmine Desiree,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Over an efficient five tracks, West traverses the sonic styles of her generation — from nu-metal riffs to rage-rap 808s — with dazzling confidence.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Criminalization also ignores the realities of mental health and poverty.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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One brave man ignores a greeting.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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There is no blanket federal program that automatically forgives credit card debt simply because someone is a veteran.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The topical, darkly funny, whip-smart series from Eric Kripke follows a band of vigilante misfits who fight to expose the all-powerful, corrupt conglomerate Vought International and its stable of villainous superheroes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The film follows the relationship between a strong-willed older sister and a younger brother who, starved of affection amid a difficult family dynamic, slides toward delinquency.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Étienne, however, never forgets his first tussle in the woods with Bartosz (Julian Swiezewski), a Polish trucker who saves his lover’s skin when the cops show up to arrest them and other men for indecent behavior.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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But what if the goalie forgets to do that or doesn’t keep an eye on the clock?—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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For Nanos, much of the public criticism overlooks the realities of how complex criminal investigations unfold, especially when detectives are intentionally withholding information to protect the integrity of the case.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The view from the bar overlooks the harbor and several boats.—
Richard Guzman,
Daily News,
13 May 2026
Verb
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But Stratos wasn’t designed to use a combination of energy sources; as a state official remarked at an April 22 meeting of the Box Elder County Commission, the project will be powered 100 percent off the Ruby Pipeline, a natural gas line that crosses northern Utah from Wyoming en route to Oregon.—
Mary Jane Gibson,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
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The aforementioned first apron is less than $10 million higher than their current total roster costs, and some team building restrictions come when a team is hard capped at the first apron or crosses it in team salary.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Bo-Katan explains the Mandalorians who raised Din and taught him to never show his face are religious zealots known as the Children of the Watch, who broke from Mandalorian society.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Epigenetics explains how your behaviors and environment can affect how your genes act.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Passes (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passes%20%28over%29. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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