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passes by

VERB

neglect, forget

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pass over

WEAK

abandon disregard fail ignore leave miss not choose omit overlook overpass

Antonyms

WEAK

attend heed take care of

Example Sentences

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"Whenever a plane passes by, we feel the same pain," he says.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

As the supernova's light travels toward Earth, it passes by two galaxies in the foreground.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

Watching over it all are computers that analyze material as it passes by at about 7 miles an hour.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

JSerra intercepted four passes by Cook to win that Sept. 30 showdown 18-7 and held on for a 21-20 home win to clinch the league crown nine days later.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025

I could count every nod from a stranger who passes by.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson