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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Recent Examples of pass (over)
Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
These are a fraction the size of traditional mines, with a magnetic sensor triggered by a vehicle passing over them.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Despite putting forward a strong case through the 2024 season for its sister team, RB, Red Bull passed over Tsunoda when replacing Sergio Pérez.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
This move is a bit surprising since Washington passed over Deiter, a six-year veteran, for tackle Trent Scott as Cosmi’s replacement in the playoffs.
—Ben Standig, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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The explosive weapons, hidden in the ground, are designed to injure or kill anyone who passes over them.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
These are a fraction the size of traditional mines, with a magnetic sensor triggered by a vehicle passing over them.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Despite putting forward a strong case through the 2024 season for its sister team, RB, Red Bull passed over Tsunoda when replacing Sergio Pérez.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
This move is a bit surprising since Washington passed over Deiter, a six-year veteran, for tackle Trent Scott as Cosmi’s replacement in the playoffs.
—Ben Standig, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Pass (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28over%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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