Pass·over
ˈpas-ˌō-vər 
: a Jewish holiday beginning on the 14th of Nisan and commemorating the Hebrews' liberation from slavery in Egypt
passed over; passing over; passes over
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Verb
you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice
I'd be willing to pass over this latest episode of tardiness if there hadn't been so many before.
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Ibrahim Dahman, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Their power threatened, the country’s religious and political leaders will go to any length to ensure this Passover meal is Jesus’ last.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Full moons in 2025 After the total lunar eclipse passes over Kansas City, viewers will have 10 more chances to see a full moon this year.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Witkoff proposed the ceasefire extension would run until the end of Passover, extending the pause in fighting and renewing the entry of humanitarian aid through the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and the Jewish holiday.
—Ibrahim Dahman, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Their power threatened, the country’s religious and political leaders will go to any length to ensure this Passover meal is Jesus’ last.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
Odegaard lifted a pass over their heads and into his path.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Full moons in 2025 After the total lunar eclipse passes over Kansas City, viewers will have 10 more chances to see a full moon this year.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Passover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Passover. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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Passover
1 of 2 noun
Pass·over
ˈpas-ˌō-vər
: a Jewish holiday celebrated in March or April in honor of the freeing of the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt
pass over
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)pas-ˈō-vər
1
: to ignore in passing
2
: to pay no attention to
Etymology
Noun
so called because in Exodus 12:23–27 the Lord passes over the homes of the Israelites in killing the firstborn in Egypt
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