as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
passed over two bridges
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1
as in to ignore
to fail to give proper attention to
you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice
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2
as in to forgive
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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The Npr Network, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
And Bina remains as stridently anti-Joanne as ever, banning her from the Roklovs’ weekly Shabbat dinner and blaming her when Noah is passed over for the promotion.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Carlos Baleba, on the ball in deep midfield, pinged a pass over United’s backline as Mitoma made a run in behind Noussair Mazraoui.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The honor belonged to Matt Chapman, who was passed over when Gold Glove finalists were announced earlier this month but is being recognized for his bat.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Democrats are also hoping to repeal cuts to health care programs that were put in place as part of the GOP spending and tax bill that passed over the summer.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
And Bina remains as stridently anti-Joanne as ever, banning her from the Roklovs’ weekly Shabbat dinner and blaming her when Noah is passed over for the promotion.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Carlos Baleba, on the ball in deep midfield, pinged a pass over United’s backline as Mitoma made a run in behind Noussair Mazraoui.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The honor belonged to Matt Chapman, who was passed over when Gold Glove finalists were announced earlier this month but is being recognized for his bat.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Pass (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28over%29. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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