passes (down)

present tense third-person singular of pass (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for passes (down)
Verb
  • The loss leaves Boise State’s NCAA Tournament fate up to the committee on Selection Sunday.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 Mar. 2025
  • When cooking the sauce, add in frozen peppers and onions, corn, or even a few handfuls of baby spinach leaves.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Hiring managers may see it as a red flag that conveys a lack of independence and professional maturity in the Gen Z candidates.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Her imagery vividly conveys a sense of discomfort and awkwardness, evoking the emotional experiences of her younger self.
    Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Every deal contributes to something greater.
    Cody Bjugan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • This contributes to the overall explainability of AI-powered outcomes, including document generation and metadata extraction, by utilizing tools for tracking and explaining how data is used and processed by an organization’s AI systems.
    Jesse Todd, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Passes (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passes%20%28down%29. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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