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)
Shaun Harper, Mercury News, 16 July 2025
But by July 10, a dry trough of low pressure passed over northern Arizona, pushing out monsoon moisture and bringing in drier air and gusty winds.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
Both stars elected not to perform on the Grammys, which was passed over for a nod for outstanding variety special (live).
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 15 July 2025
He was left out of the 2024 T20 World Cup roster and passed over for multiple tours abroad.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
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First, professionals of color and women are systematically passed over for job opportunities and promotions because of their race and gender considerably more often than are their White male counterparts.
—Shaun Harper, Mercury News, 16 July 2025
But by July 10, a dry trough of low pressure passed over northern Arizona, pushing out monsoon moisture and bringing in drier air and gusty winds.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
Both stars elected not to perform on the Grammys, which was passed over for a nod for outstanding variety special (live).
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 15 July 2025
He was left out of the 2024 T20 World Cup roster and passed over for multiple tours abroad.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 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 Jul. 2025.
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