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pass over

VERB
ignore, disregard
Synonyms
STRONGEST
overlook pass by
WEAK
dismiss fail forget miss neglect not dwell on omit overpass pass skip take no notice of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
attend heed
WEAK
take care tap

Example Sentences

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But the company has struggled for years as inflation-weary consumers pass over its dependable brands in favor of cheaper generic options.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Among her impressive moves, Sienna followed an offensive rebound with a step-back fadeaway jumper, drove the baseline for a layup and also took a pass over the top of the defense for a layup.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

Melissa is forecast to pass over Cuba by Wednesday before moving through the Antillas Mayores and out into the Atlantic.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

During the whole lifetime, SPO will repeatedly pass over both poles, with extended high-latitude observation windows lasting more than 1000 days.

From Science Daily • Oct. 14, 2025

Then the occultatio: “I pass over older instances, such as how...”

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith