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passed over

ADJECTIVE
neglected
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decayed deserted ignored overlooked spurned undervalued unused unwanted
STRONG
abandoned affronted declined deferred depreciated despised deteriorated disdained dismissed disregarded evaded forgotten lapsed omitted postponed scorned shunned underestimated
WEAK
cast aside tossed aside unconsidered unheeded unwatched
Antonyms
WEAK
cared for considered heeded used well cared for well tended

Example Sentences

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“Yes, we did!” shouted Martha Escutia, the former California legislator who was passed over in 2012 when she applied to fill a vacancy on the Whittier City Council.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Some even speculated that he was out for revenge against American, where he was a rising star until he was passed over for the top job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

That year, however, he was ultimately passed over by Khomeini and detained by the Revolutionary Guard.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

In 1973 it adopted the War Powers Resolution, passed over Richard Nixon's veto, to become the only lasting limit on unilateral presidential military action abroad.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

A ghost of a smile passed over Frankie’s lips.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros