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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of pass (over)
as in traverses
to make one's way through, across, or over passed over two bridges

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passes over

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of pass over
1
as in ignores
to fail to give proper attention to you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice

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as in forgives
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 passes (over)
Verb
Around 92% of the lunar surface will be covered when the eclipse passes over the KC skies, and the moon will be significantly darker with a slight red hue that can be seen with the naked eye. — Joseph Hernandez august 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 Regardless of whether Lala's eye passes over land, its impacts could be significant, AccuWeather Expert Meteorologist Tyler Roys said. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 The former Washington Commanders starter is competing for the backup job behind Dak Prescott in what head coach Brian Schottenheimer declared an open competition, though Howell has thrown just 14 passes over the past two seasons. — Nick Harris. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026 Despite these audacious moments, Bouaddi generally keeps things simple in possession, favouring quick, safe passes over more ambitious ones. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 22 July 2026 The water passes over or through filtering organs that sift out the solid food. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 July 2026 The autonomous vehicle then passes over the colorful flames and sparks. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2026 For about half of this day, feelings are a bit uptight while the Moon passes over Saturn. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 July 2026 In addition to strong suction power and a self-cleaning brushroll, the Shark Matrix Clean uses a precision grid pattern to take multiple passes over messes, ensuring a deep clean on every square inch of your carpets and hardwood floors. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passes (over)
  1. traverses
  2. ignores
  3. forgives
  4. follows
  5. forgets
  6. overlooks
  7. crosses
  8. explains
Verb
  • Things to do 🧑‍🍳Famous chef Roy Choi traverses Los Angeles for lobster noodles and spicy tofu.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The canal traverses the Isthmus of Suez, which is the sole land bridge between Africa and Asia.
    — Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of traverses
Verb
  • But that formulation ignores the crucial matter of what those things do to the people who use them.
    — Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The senator’s second argument, concerning conference expansion, ignores the fact that the Act places no restrictions on UConn’s ability to join any conference.
    — Randy Levine, Hartford Courant, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of ignores
Verb
  • But Hannah, who sees his true good nature, forgives him.
    — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 22 May 2026
  • While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Definition of forgives
Verb
  • The 12-episode series – produced by Studio Dragon and released as a TVING original on CJ ENM‘s Korean streaming platform – follows Kang Seong-jae, played by Park Ji-hoon, a young man who joins the military to escape a difficult reality.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026
  • White Pony ranks as the group’s second-longest-running effort with 40 frames somewhere on the tally, while Koi No Yokan follows with 15.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of follows
Verb
  • Memory loss associated with ECT treatment can include retrograde amnesia, in which the patient forgets events in the weeks or months – sometimes, though rarely, even the years – prior to treatment.
    — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Framed by the background of struggling, working class Mexican immigrant parents — roots the candidate never forgets and frequently mentions.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of forgets
Verb
  • Jaida Hargrove's grandfather, Rick Arrate, lived alone on Peavine Mountain, which overlooks Reno and Sparks.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Located in the heart of it all, the home’s terrace overlooks the medina rooftops, Koutobia Mosque and the Atlas Mountains, but still feels a world away from the city’s bustle.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of overlooks
Verb
  • Across from Laurel, a Black woman crosses her arms over her stomach, her short Afro behind a headband.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The impact on schools is especially striking, says Marie Gorette Mutuyimana, a primary school teacher of 28 years who crosses the river twice every weekday to get to and from work.
    — Fatma Tanis, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of crosses
Verb
  • Ganis explains why those rising valuations and new backers have led to different types of deal structures.
    — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The stronger model is one in which AI narrows the decision space, surfaces relevant signals and explains why an action is being recommended.
    — Rahul Saluja, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of explains

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“Passes (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passes%20%28over%29. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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