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passage

[pas-ij] / ˈpæs ɪdʒ /
NOUN
excerpt from document
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clause paragraph portion quotation reading section sentence text transition verse
STRONG
extract piece
Antonyms
STRONGEST
whole
WEAK
denial idleness inaction refusal veto wait
NOUN
travel
Synonyms
STRONGEST
change flow journey movement passing progress transfer transition trip
STRONG
advance conversion crossing motion progression tour transference transit transmission transmittal transmittance traverse trek voyage
WEAK
traject traversing
Antonyms
STRONG
stagnation
WEAK
denial idleness inaction refusal veto wait whole
NOUN
authorization; enactment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptance establishment legislation passing ratification
STRONG
allowance freedom legalization passport permission right safe-conduct visa warrant
Antonyms
WEAK
denial idleness inaction refusal veto wait whole

Example Sentences

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"For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

India and Pakistan were among the countries able to negotiate secure passage.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

While Egypt and Panama charge tolls for their canals, international maritime law doesn’t allow governments to charge fees for passage through natural waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz, the English Channel, Gibraltar and Malacca.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Tehran later said it had agreed to safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of global oil and gas passes.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

She didn’t argue with Babulya because she didn’t remember the passage well enough, and coming at her grandmother half-informed was a terrible mistake.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack