as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
I must pass up the offer to be chairman of this event
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Recent Examples of pass up
When a family friend called in 2019 offering her a job at a salon near Pretoria and a plane ticket to get there, the opportunity felt too good to pass up.
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Ryan Lenora Brown,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
Why pass up the chance to sign — for just €9million — a rising star at the ongoing World Cup who scored 13 goals and provided eight assists for Como as he was voted Serie A’s best midfielder last season?
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Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Stein passed up the lucrative life of corporate law and instead devoted himself to public service.
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Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2026
Flea markets offer one-of-a-kind finds that are hard to replace if passed up.
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Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pass up
Ryan Lenora Brown,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
Why pass up the chance to sign — for just €9million — a rising star at the ongoing World Cup who scored 13 goals and provided eight assists for Como as he was voted Serie A’s best midfielder last season?
—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Stein passed up the lucrative life of corporate law and instead devoted himself to public service.
—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2026
Flea markets offer one-of-a-kind finds that are hard to replace if passed up.
—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pass up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass up
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Hamas’ statement made no mention of disarmament, one of the key requirements under the second phase of the ceasefire deal, which the group has so far refused.
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To conceal the theft from his investors, Correia refused to disclose his company’s financial records and gave false positive updates on SnoOwl’s status.
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Critics see it as another attempt to breathe life into claims that courts, investigators and election officials have repeatedly rejected — and another corrosive attempt to undermine faith in the state’s vote.
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Questioning, if not rejecting, established Christian doctrine, Ahab also comes to regard Moby Dick as the outward and visible sign, the physical embodiment of the indifference or, worse, utter malignity inherent in the universe.
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After years of declining sales, American Girl dolls are seeing a resurgence.
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In May, during a tense commission meeting, a majority of commissioners declined to give her a raise after her first year on the job.
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If anything, the future Hall of Famer sure appeared to enjoy his time back home, which was a major reason why Leonard initially turned down a royal life in Canada to play for Southern California’s other team.
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The Pima County Sheriff's Office turned down help in the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie from the United Cajun Navy, the organization claimed.
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The Case for Summer Layering Layering is rarely associated with resort-wear, which often defaults to bikinis, swim shorts, and silk scarves thrown over sunburnt shoulders.
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The mochila was designed to be quickly thrown over the saddle of the next galloping rider as the mail delivery continued its route.
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“Pass up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20up. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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