PASSES (ON) Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

passes (on)

verb

present tense third-person singular of pass (on)

as in dies

to stop living my grandfather passed on at the age of 92

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Not obsessed One Wish Willow Nikki, but actual Nikki, now awoken from her curse when Bear dies.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Village People singer dies at 74 Willis was known for often performing with Village People in costume as a Navy admiral or police officer.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of dies

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Men leaders can pay attention to and be mindful of who in the workplace may be playing more of an emotional support role that falls outside their job description.

— Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Royal Week falls ahead of Prince Harry's upcoming trip to the United Kingdom.

— Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

Definition of falls

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Also, after your parent passes away, the account would legally be yours.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Most Social Security payments fund retirement and related benefits, providing monthly income to eligible workers and certain family members, as well as survivor benefits for families after a worker passes away.

— Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026

Definition of passes away

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Tadej Pogačar will start his quest for a record-equaling fifth Tour de France title when the race kicks off in neighboring Spain on Saturday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
This year’s final Edinburgh kicks off in around two months and its keynote MacTaggart lecture will be delivered by YouTube EMEA boss Pedro Pina.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 June 2026

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