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passing

[pas-ing] / ˈpæs ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
brief, casual
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cursory fleeting superficial
STRONG
ephemeral fugitive glancing quick shallow short slight temporary transient
WEAK
evanescent fugacious hasty impermanent momentary short-lived transitory
Antonyms
STRONGEST
thorough
STRONG
enduring large lasting long permanent tall thick
WEAK
long-lasting
NOUN
death
Synonyms
STRONGEST
demise
STRONG
decease dissolution end finish loss silence sleep termination
WEAK
defunction
Antonyms
STRONG
beginning birth commencement construction initiation opening start
WEAK
living

Example Sentences

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This touch-sensing ability could help monitor wildlife movement, such as animals passing through a field.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

Elected leaders can’t solve that problem by passing reforms to welfare laws, but they can force the public to consider the subject.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The next leg lower could come about when the markets get a sense of just how many tankers are passing through the strait, he told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

"Everyone at Arsenal is shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic passing of former goalkeeper, Alex Manninger," Arsenal posted on X.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“Kept this back for you,” he added, passing me a paper towel– wrapped slice.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith