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passage

[pas-ij] / ˈpæs ɪdʒ /
NOUN
excerpt from document
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clause paragraph portion quotation reading section sentence text transition verse
STRONG
extract piece
Antonyms
STRONGEST
whole
WEAK
denial idleness inaction refusal veto wait
NOUN
travel
Synonyms
STRONGEST
change flow journey movement passing progress transfer transition trip
STRONG
advance conversion crossing motion progression tour transference transit transmission transmittal transmittance traverse trek voyage
WEAK
traject traversing
Antonyms
STRONG
stagnation
WEAK
denial idleness inaction refusal veto wait whole
NOUN
authorization; enactment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptance establishment legislation passing ratification
STRONG
allowance freedom legalization passport permission right safe-conduct visa warrant
Antonyms
WEAK
denial idleness inaction refusal veto wait whole

Example Sentences

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Some prosecutors aren’t waiting for the passage of abolitionist laws.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

It is unclear how the vessel secured safe passage and the ship's owners have not yet commented.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Macron has previously said it would be unrealistic to force open the passage militarily.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Financial transactions with Iran, including paying for the passage of Hormuz, are subject to U.S. sanctions that would deter major global shipping companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

I’m enchanted by the ancient stone houses, still standing tall after the passage of so much time.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.