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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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The analysts also said that the passage will never go back to how it used to be, adding, “there will be an accelerated process of constructing infrastructure” to bypass it.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Japan said that "concrete steps" are needed to de-escalate the crisis, including ensuring the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Iran agreed to allow safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with negotiations starting Friday, leading to a rally in Asian markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Tehran later said it had agreed to safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of global oil and gas passes.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

It helped lead to passage of the law that abolished the British slave trade in 1807.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis