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

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

Both scores were from passes by Rams quarterback Matt Stafford, the favourite for this season's Most Valuable Player award, who threw for 304 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

Overseeing all these components are computers, which analyze material as it passes by at about 7 miles an hour.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Five weeks ago, Rams cornerbacks intercepted four passes by Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

Before Fina can answer, I look up to see Edie scowling at us as she passes by.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish