Definitions

in passing

ADVERB

briefly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

momentarily quickly temporarily

WEAK

fleetingly for a little while hastily transiently

Antonyms

STRONGEST

permanently

WEAK

at length long-windedly verbosely

ADVERB

by the way

Synonyms

WEAK

apart from as to aside by the bye in as much as incidentally on the part of parenthetically relating to speaking of while on the subject with reference to

ADVERB

incidentally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

casually remotely

STRONG

accidentally

WEAK

as a by-product as side effect by the bye by the way fortuitously in related manner not by design obiter parenthetically subordinately unexpectedly

Antonyms

WEAK

purposely

Example Sentences

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At the same time, Mr. Curran expands on many facets of the genre that previous scholars have only mentioned in passing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Darnold didn’t waste the opportunity: He finished the season in the top five in passing yardage and touchdown throws while leading the Vikings to a 14-3 record.

From The Wall Street Journal

Delays in passing a key crypto-regulatory measure have further darkened the market’s outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal

Texas lawmakers take pride in passing a budget; almost all of us saw it as a top priority every legislative session.

From The Wall Street Journal

We see each other in passing on the Ranch, and some entire days go by where I don’t see her beyond mealtimes in the caf.

From Literature

in passing

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