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
Synonyms
Examples of Passover in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Nara Milanich, TIME, 26 Apr. 2024
Many have included gestures of interfaith solidarity such as prayer circles and Passover seders.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
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San Jose has events, but participation lags.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2024
For the uninitiated, the Haggadah is a sort of manual book that is read during the Seder dinner, telling the story of Passover and providing instructions on the more ritualistic parts of the event.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2024
The generational divide was also clear in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where Eleanor Levy, 83, hosted a Passover dinner for a dozen friends and family members.
—Andrew Keh, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
As pro-Palestinian protesters gather in solidarity and their tents, sleeping bags and banners dot the greenspace on campuses across the U.S., many students -- Jewish and non-Jewish alike -- could be seen at makeshift tables this week over a Seder dinner to honor the Passover holiday.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2024
As Passover kicks off, there are fears the walkout could incite antisemitic incidents, Solly Kane, Jewish Federation of Seattle president, told NBC affiliate KING.
—NBC News, 24 Apr. 2024
Seder is a ritual dinner marking the start of Passover.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2024
The 2026 path of totality passes over beaches on Spain’s northern and southeastern coasts, as well as over islands in the Mediterranean Sea including Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
The eclipse also passed over Houlton, Maine, a small town pressed between rolling potato fields and the international border with Canada.
—Christopher Maag, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
The eclipse starts in Texas and will then make its way across the country, passing over states that include Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana before arriving in Ohio.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 8 Apr. 2024
Norah O'Donnell and Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special coverage as the total eclipse passed over Arkansas and Illinois.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
The path of totality is much wider than in 2017, and this year’s eclipse is also passing over more cities and densely populated areas than last time.
—Mallory Moench, TIME, 6 Apr. 2024
One image showing the path of the eclipse passing over more than a dozen significant landmarks has also been shared widely online.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
The total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the U.S., and Canada, with millions of people along the path of totality.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
Noun
The organizers wrote a code of conduct governing the space and have organized interfaith services, a teach-in on antisemitism, and a Passover Seder.
—Nara Milanich, TIME, 26 Apr. 2024
Many have included gestures of interfaith solidarity such as prayer circles and Passover seders.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Related Articles Letters: Housing policy | Sheriff oversight | Passover celebration | Call for lawlessness | Loan forgiveness
San Jose has events, but participation lags.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2024
For the uninitiated, the Haggadah is a sort of manual book that is read during the Seder dinner, telling the story of Passover and providing instructions on the more ritualistic parts of the event.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2024
The generational divide was also clear in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where Eleanor Levy, 83, hosted a Passover dinner for a dozen friends and family members.
—Andrew Keh, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
As pro-Palestinian protesters gather in solidarity and their tents, sleeping bags and banners dot the greenspace on campuses across the U.S., many students -- Jewish and non-Jewish alike -- could be seen at makeshift tables this week over a Seder dinner to honor the Passover holiday.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2024
As Passover kicks off, there are fears the walkout could incite antisemitic incidents, Solly Kane, Jewish Federation of Seattle president, told NBC affiliate KING.
—NBC News, 24 Apr. 2024
Seder is a ritual dinner marking the start of Passover.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
Verb
The next one to pass over the U.S. won't happen for another few decades.
—The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2024
The 2026 path of totality passes over beaches on Spain’s northern and southeastern coasts, as well as over islands in the Mediterranean Sea including Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
The eclipse also passed over Houlton, Maine, a small town pressed between rolling potato fields and the international border with Canada.
—Christopher Maag, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
The eclipse starts in Texas and will then make its way across the country, passing over states that include Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana before arriving in Ohio.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 8 Apr. 2024
Norah O'Donnell and Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special coverage as the total eclipse passed over Arkansas and Illinois.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
The path of totality is much wider than in 2017, and this year’s eclipse is also passing over more cities and densely populated areas than last time.
—Mallory Moench, TIME, 6 Apr. 2024
One image showing the path of the eclipse passing over more than a dozen significant landmarks has also been shared widely online.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
The total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the U.S., and Canada, with millions of people along the path of totality.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Passover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Passover. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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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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