PASSES OVER Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of pass (over)

as in traverses

to make one's way through, across, or over passed over two bridges

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passes over

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of pass over

as in ignores

to fail to give proper attention to you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice

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as in forgives

to dismiss as of little importance I'd be willing to pass over this latest episode of tardiness if there hadn't been so many before

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When the mower passes over the lawn, the bent blades are not cut while others are trimmed. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026 The rocks absorb energy from compaction as the crawler passes over them. — George Petras, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026 When oxygen from the air passes over small pieces of iron inside the battery, the iron rusts and produces electricity. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026 Because the slim ring of fire only passes over Antarctica, many people will need to rely on livestream footage to view it. — Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026 That information will be sent off every time the satellite passes over Cincinnati. — Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Mar. 2026 The first phase of the program will distribute a maximum of 20,000 single-day passes over the course of the year. — Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026 Doubs is seven years younger, should be a little cheaper and is already well-versed in the Shanahan offense, especially catching passes over the crowded middle. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026 According to Elmhurst police, eastbound lanes of the Eisenhower (I-290) were closed as crews responded to the point where the expressway passes over Vallette Street and Electric Avenue, where the 18-wheel semi-truck loaded with plastic was hanging on its side. — Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for passes (over)

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Like Orton’s prior work, The Ground Above traverses some tricky emotional terrain.

— David Harris, SPIN, 29 June 2026
On July 6, the route traverses Tilden Regional Park and Briones Regional Park before finishing at Heather Farm Park.

— Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 29 June 2026

Definition of traverses

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Stating that Palestinians are entitled to a country of their own ignores the facts.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026
With the job’s high salary, live-in accommodations and her love of children on her mind, Layla ignores Jasmine’s concerns and drives to the family’s estate to meet Zuri.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 June 2026

Definition of ignores

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Lilting piano follows her through the darkness of the castle’s chambers.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
L'Opéra follows a similar arc—restaurant first, festivities later—while Pablo Saint-Tropez on Place des Lices leans into a more unapologetic disco energy, with a 1970s playlist, mirror balls, and a crowd that reliably knows how to use a dance floor.

— Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026

Definition of follows

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There’s a great accidental gag in a cut bit from the original MTV pilot when a deputy pulls up to arrest Knoxville and forgets to put her car in park.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Each time the price comes back down, Europe forgets what the spike was trying to say.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Definition of forgets

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Fans might be quick to immediately pencil in Rodriguez as the starter, yet this totally overlooks Dodson’s competitiveness.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Custom designed in Italy — to accommodate bigger tables and cupholders — and installed in 2014, the wheel features 16 gondolas and overlooks the Mississippi River.

— Aki Nace, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of overlooks

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Vic examines the game’s boundaries and repeatedly crosses them, while mostly failing to keep a straight face.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 30 June 2026
The trail starts in a glade, crosses a bridge over a creek, then emerges into alpine pasture and scree surrounded by high peaks.

— William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

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