PASSING (DOWN) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

passing (down)

verb

Definition of passing (down)

present participle of pass (down)

as in handing down

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Relevance

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expropriating

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And in an office building near the county courthouse, Mana is making over existing legal offices and has plans to open a membership club for attorneys next door.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Murphy’s Tai is a transfer student who Cher decides to mentor, making over her life.

— Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of making over

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The play began before the houselights went down as a young man and woman in ordinary dress stood in front of the curtain on opposite sides of the stage slowly turning in place.

— Keith McDermott, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026
Passport-holders must visit various small Sacramento-area businesses sponsoring this year’s event and collect stamps, before turning in their passport at Strapping to redeem their prize.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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passing (down)

passing (for)

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