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

From Barron's • 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

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

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

"The safety of the vessel and all crew members have been confirmed," said the company, without commenting on whether any tolls were paid and how the crew secured safe passage.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Penelope flipped the pages, looking for some passage that both she and the children might find sufficiently distracting to make them forget that the admiral had not yet returned.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood