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as in to stop
to come to an end
eventually, the storm passed
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as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
pass your forms to the department head once they're filled out
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as in to enact
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
Congress cannot pass any law restricting free speech
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as in to happen
to take place
and the destruction of the town came to pass, just as the seer had predicted
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as in to undergo
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
a presidential candidate who doesn't yet know how it feels to pass the scrutiny of the national press
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as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
he'll occasionally pass some insightful comment, but in general he doesn't have much to contribute
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as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
we appreciate the invitation to the party, but we'll have to pass I'll pass on the coffee
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as in to fly
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval
the finished product isn't perfect, but it will pass
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as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
a mountain pass that was impassable during the winter
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as in road
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
take the second pass on the right
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as in ticket
a small sheet of plastic, paper, or paperboard showing that the bearer has a claim to something (as admittance)
a pass to leave the military base for the weekend
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as in realization
the state of being actual or complete
eventually, all their career goals came to pass
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Recent Examples of pass
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
It's expected to pass to the northwest of Bermuda later Thursday, but hurricane- and tropical storm-force winds extend far out from its center and will still reach Bermuda, the hurricane center said.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Even a small prepaid hotspot or Wi-Fi day pass can save a work day.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Carol lives in an upscale corner of Albuquerque, and while her cul-de-sac does bear a passing resemblance to the Schraders’ neck of the woods on Breaking Bad, Gilligan and his crew built their residential neighborhood from the ground up, brick by brick.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
It's expected to pass to the northwest of Bermuda later Thursday, but hurricane- and tropical storm-force winds extend far out from its center and will still reach Bermuda, the hurricane center said.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Matthew Caldwell threw the touchdown pass that won the game for the Longhorns.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Even a small prepaid hotspot or Wi-Fi day pass can save a work day.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
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Finally, there’s the fact that the Blazers are handing him the gig, with Clingan playing 30 minutes in the opener against Minnesota.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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With 43 seconds on the clock and a timeout in his back pocket, Albin chose the conservative route, handing the ball off twice and forgoing a Hail Mary to send the game to the half knotted up.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Oct. 2025
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The former instantly adds a second layer of security against unwanted guests, and the latter emits an ultra-loud alarm while acting like a door stop wedge, scaring off any stranger who tries to enter your room.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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And Los Angeles did not stop there.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Bagsmart Tech Organizer Nothing feels messier than cords tangled at the bottom of your bag mid-travel day, which is why this smart tech organizer never leaves my suitcase.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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After September’s move, Kalshi traders quickly repriced the rest of 2025, concentrating on a two-cut scenario (October and December) and leaving a tail for only one more cut or, less likely, a larger November–December adjustment.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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In July, Louisiana enacted a similar drone law that gives law enforcement the authority to intercept and disable unauthorized drones that pose a public safety threat, with penalties up to a $5,000 fine or one year in jail.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, two states, Arizona and Hawaii, observe permanent standard time; however, 19 states have enacted legislation that would enact year-round daylight saving time if Congress were to allow such a change.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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The subject never came up again, and the family spent the rest of the week as if nothing had happened.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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That doesn’t happen almost anywhere else.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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Surprisingly, instead of freezing in a single step, the water underwent multiple freeze–melt cycles, all within the pressure zone where ice VI typically forms.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 2025
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Mangold died on Saturday night after battling chronic kidney disease for nearly 19 years and was undergoing dialysis.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Conklin did not edit the de Blasio article, a person familiar with the coverage said.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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What’s more, Microsoft will remain capacity constrained for the remainder of the fiscal year, Hood said.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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But the union filed a lawsuit in November 2023, alleging that the tribe had refused to select an arbitrator to conduct the card-counting process.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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One teen said Scarr routinely pressured him for oral sex, including in the sanctuary, and threatened to kill himself if the boy refused.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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