pass
verb (used with object)
to move past; go by.
is passing
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present progressiveof pass (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The analysts noted that neocloud companies are buying up any hardware that Big Tech is passing up, keeping demand strong.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
“The message from the stock market is clear: The U.S. economy is passing another stress test,” said Ed Yardeni, founder and president of Yardeni Research.
From Barron's ● Apr. 17, 2026
The devices gather data about what is passing through the facility and which items aren’t winding up where they belong.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026
The bill is currently stuck in what's known as "ping pong", because it is passing between the Lords and the Commons.
From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2025
She passes me my makeshift tuxedo, and before I know it, Ren is passing me the bass with one hand, and pushing me onstage with the other.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
