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pass over

VERB
ignore, disregard
Synonyms
STRONGEST
overlook pass by
WEAK
dismiss fail forget miss neglect not dwell on omit overpass pass skip take no notice of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
attend heed
WEAK
take care tap

Example Sentences

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Here he opened the scoring inside three minutes, racing through from halfway to score after being released by Warren Zaire-Emery's pass over the top.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Intercontinental ballistic missiles fired from Russia or China at North America would probably pass over or near Greenland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

A double team pinned Doncic close to the baseline and the guard nearly hopped out of bounds while slinging a one-handed pass over his head to Hachimura, who splashed the shot.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

Melissa is forecast to pass over Cuba by Wednesday before moving through the Antillas Mayores and out into the Atlantic.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

Natalie’s eyes pass over me, the way an electric fan moves on its course.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko