as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
I must pass up the offer to be chairman of this event
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Recent Examples of pass up
If Carter weren’t nursing a shoulder injury he would have been taken higher, but the Jaguars can’t pass up adding this elite athlete, who produced 23 sacks in three seasons.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
With a colorful floral rim and an adorably fluffy rabbit in the center of every dish, this set alone will bring unity to the tablescape—but the other items listed are impossible to pass up on.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
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Later in the episode, Laurie goes home with Aleksei, having passed up her chance with Valentin a couple episodes back, leaving Jaclyn an opening with the hunky wellness professional.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 31 Mar. 2025
New customers can choose to pass up this offer to activate a $1K first-bet safety net.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
With a colorful floral rim and an adorably fluffy rabbit in the center of every dish, this set alone will bring unity to the tablescape—but the other items listed are impossible to pass up on.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
Advertisement Watch: The White Lotus season 3 cast talks about what to expect
Later in the episode, Laurie goes home with Aleksei, having passed up her chance with Valentin a couple episodes back, leaving Jaclyn an opening with the hunky wellness professional.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 31 Mar. 2025
New customers can choose to pass up this offer to activate a $1K first-bet safety net.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pass up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass up
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Instead, block unwanted calls and messages and refuse to provide financial information in response to an unexpected request.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Noboa refused to recognize Maduro as the legitimate president of Venezuela after his staged 2024 election and is also committed to fighting criminal gangs with all available resources to restore peace and security in Ecuador.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The best way to avoid the tariffs, Trump has told businesses, is to make goods inside the U.S. EU officials had suggested sector-specific zero-for-zero tariffs with the U.S., such as in industrial goods and autos, but Trump rejected the idea.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Superior Court Judge Craig Collins from neighboring Gaston county also rejected it after Tench’s friends and family — his mother, sister and aunts — submitted and read aloud letters underlining the effect Tench’s disappearance and apparent death have had.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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The hospital declined to say whether Ikner was one of their patients.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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County officials declined to comment on the civil lawsuit.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Brighton turned down two significant bids from Saudi Arabia for the Japan international at the end of last week What type of offer might be enticing to Brighton and also to Mitoma?—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Last month, the Trump administration also turned down a request from Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp for a second deadline extension to apply for relief from the state following Hurricane Helene.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Outerwear Shop This Massimo Dutti Double-breasted Melange Linen Blazer BUY $450.00 Massimo Dutti Hunting for your next office-ready jacket or a transitional layer to throw over spring outfits?—
Victoria Montalti,
Refinery29,
11 Apr. 2025
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Ditto goes for the baggy white dress shirt that Vivian throws over her bodycon mini dress.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Pass up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20up. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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