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passing

/pˈɑːsɪŋ/

/ˈpæsɪŋ/

[noun] [adjective] [adverb]

Passing

1

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

synonyms : pass

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2

euphemistic expressions for death

synonyms : departure

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3

going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it

synonyms : overtaking

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4

success in satisfying a test or requirement

synonyms : pass

antonyms : failing

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5

a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another

synonyms : passage

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6

the motion of one object relative to another

synonyms : passage

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7

the end of something

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passing

1

lasting a very short time

synonyms : ephemeral

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2

of advancing the ball by throwing it

synonyms : pass(a)

antonyms : running(a)

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3

hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

synonyms : casual

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4

allowing you to pass (e.g., an examination or inspection) satisfactorily

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passing

1

to an extraordinary degree

synonyms : surpassingly

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Examples

1. "The good die young," said the pastor sadly at Robert's funeral, for even at the age of 80, his kindness, faith and generosity made his passing feel far too soon.

2. Passing is still about survival.

3. Accordingly, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life revolves around his character's passing.

4. And the newspapers lament their passing.

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