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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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Because the 11-turn, 1.968-mile Long Beach course is so tight, passing is difficult.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The Lyrid meteor shower is a result of the Earth passing through dust left behind by Comet Thatcher centuries ago.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Saudi energy officials told The Wall Street Journal the kingdom had secured commitments from the Houthis that the group wouldn’t attack the kingdom or its ships passing through Bab al-Mandeb.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Christianna crossed after unloading 74,000 tonnes of corn at the Iranian port of Bandar Imam Khomeini, passing Iran's Larak Island in the strait around 1600 GMT on Monday, Kpler data showed.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

‘The special ingredient. It’s a family secret, and now I’m passing it on to you.’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler