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Passaic

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[puh-sey-ik] / pəˈseɪ ɪk /

noun

  1. a city in NE New Jersey.


Example Sentences

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She carried 14 of 21 counties—including all five Mr. Trump flipped in 2024—and she reversed the president’s strong showing in majority-nonwhite counties like Passaic and Hudson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

Passaic County in New Jersey - which census data shows is almost half Latino - is often cited by analysts as a bellwether for Trump's support among those voters.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

The Justice Department also announced monitors will be stationed in Passaic County, N.J.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2025

Tony Soprano represented those fans who saw Journey at the Capitol Theater in Passaic, New Jersey, in 1978, rhythmically slapping the stage to demand another encore.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2024

The cool air is dancing with the rush of the Passaic River behind my building.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles