PASSED UP Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

passed up

verb

past tense of pass up

as in refused

to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to I must pass up the offer to be chairman of this event

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Recent Examples of passed up Three years ago, Anthony Romani was passed up in the 2023 NHL Draft. — Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 28 July 2026 But ultimately, Klaveness passed up the chance to render a broader verdict. — Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026 Remake includes footage of Adrian urging his father to consider Carr’s offer, and gently scolding him for having passed up certain opportunities to make money—money that would have made the family's life better—off his filmmaking acumen. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026 But in its filing, the Times’ legal team wrote that the person chosen for the role as deputy real estate editor was more qualified than the person who was passed up for the job, Bryant Roussau. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 July 2026 That play effectively started once defender Tim Ream tracked down a goal kick near the half-line, then passed up to Tyler Adams for a nonchalant back-heel pass to Tillman. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 Stein passed up the lucrative life of corporate law and instead devoted himself to public service. — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2026 Flea markets offer one-of-a-kind finds that are hard to replace if passed up. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 June 2026 But because the Marlins, who played at the Miami Gardens stadium at the time, would be playing regular-season games that coincided with the summer tournament, Miami was passed up in favor of Orlando. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026

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Related Articles The union says the museum has refused to negotiate better pay, including time and a half on bank holidays.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
West refused and went to Texas before the baby was born, prompting Paxton to secure a court order saying the baby must receive lifesaving medical care after birth.

— Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of refused

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The bill passed by the Senate, but the House of Representatives rejected the measure in February.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Forest are also still keen on Lucas Bergvall, the Swedish international, although Tottenham’s valuation of the midfielder could be a stumbling block, with the London club having already rejected one bid.

— Paul Taylor, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of rejected

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And while her office brought its findings to the Illinois State Police and Cook County state’s attorney, a spokesperson said, Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke declined to immediately bring charges.

— Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Investigators ultimately declined to file criminal charges against Brady Kiser in connection with the toddler’s death.

— Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of declined

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This follows an initial €46 million bid also being turned down, despite Rodri agreeing to join the Catalans.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Recruiting from Wall Street Years after Altman turned down the offer, his company is now recruiting Wall Street talent.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of turned down

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One of the highlight plays of the first two days was a beautiful ball Prescott threw over the top of cornerback Caelen Carson directly into the hands of Pickens running up the left sideline.

— Jon Machota, New York Times, 31 July 2026
That kid threw over-powering heat, but not nearly like this ox.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026

Definition of threw over

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The ban has been in place long enough that an entire cohort of girls has passed through adolescence without stepping foot in a secondary school classroom.

— Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Castillo’s bill passed unanimously in the Assembly earlier this year and sailed through the Senate Judiciary Committee in June with bipartisan support.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of passed

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And while in some cases online classes can’t be ignored, the preference is that players attend in the classroom.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
The Republican Party has ignored the national debt every time Republican presidents have signed bills that have cut taxes on the wealthy.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

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