in passing

phrase

Synonyms of in passingnext
: by the way : incidentally

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Still, pressure up front helped a secondary finish near the top of the conference in passing defense. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 The Jaguars finished 12th in passing offense and 6th in scoring last year. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026 But he has also been used frequently in passing situations throughout training camp and the preseason. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026 Becoming the successor to Jonas Williams, the state’s all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns who is now playing at USC. — Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in passing

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First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in passing was in 1676

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“In passing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20passing. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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