repass

verb

Definition of repassnext
as in to pass

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Recent Examples of repass Norris struggled to repass Leclerc for second, after the Ferrari had muscled by with the extra grip afforded by his soft tires at the start, with Leclerc’s stout defending then hindering their chase of Verstappen. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025 The Senate, which passed congressional and legislative district plans a week ago along party lines, met relatively briefly to repass the congressional plan after it was amended by Democrats in an attempt to secure some Republican support. — oregonlive, 27 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repass
  1. pass
  2. enact
  3. constitute
  4. permit
  5. lay down
  6. bring about
  7. reenact
  8. legislate
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  • Grid current passes through silicon carbide transistors that switch at high frequency before sending it through a small conventional transformer, preserving the essential electrical isolation between the grid and everything downstream.
    — Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Those who could passed the task on to domestic workers or commercial laundries.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of pass
Verb
  • The legislation enacts new work requirements and greater vetting for Medicaid, the low-income program that thousands of Alaskans depend on for healthcare.
    — Matthew Choi The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • But Marxists who dreamed of a workers’ republic could not compete with the reformers in Congress who enacted such measures as a progressive income tax, antitrust legislation, and a ban on child labor.
    — Michael Kazin, The New York Review of Books, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of enact
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  • Brecka did not respond to requests for comment, but Chris Woodward, a public relations representative for him, said in an email that the health issues discussed on Brecka’s podcast do not constitute medical advice.
    — Amy Maxmen, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The songs constitute the first new music she’s released since tying the knot with husband Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden in July.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of constitute
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  • Many of his domestic critics have faulted him for prolonging the war in Gaza to appease his far-right allies, and for permitting ultra-Orthodox Jews to forgo military service to appease that sizable religious voter bloc.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The Vatican said that Leo had expressed deep concern about conditions in Oleshky and sought a ceasefire to permit aid deliveries and evacuations.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of permit
Verb
  • Wearing masks to conceal their identities, the individuals lay down on the carpet before being removed by security.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Then Mum whispered a few words to her, lay down next to her and said the Rosary with her.
    — Kerry Kennedy, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of lay down
Verb
  • Around the same time, fears of a smaller Chinese crop brought about by an exceptionally hot summer in Xinjiang were alleviated by stronger-than-expected yields.
    — SJ Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • There is also the possibility that something changes politically in Washington or Tehran in the coming months that would bring about a serious change.
    — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of bring about
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  • Almost a decade later, in the impressive An Occupation of Loss (2016), Simon recruited professional mourners to reenact their bereavement customs in a sonic performance.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Wong, who was featured on Time’s 2025 100 Creators List and Forbes 30 Under 30, is best known for telling and reenacting stories on social media based on horror movies.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of reenact
Verb
  • Critics claim that members are either uninterested in doing their job or more focused on showboating and gaining social media impressions than legislating.
    — Scott Warren, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Khan also called on Congress to step in and legislate the growing industry.
    — Isabel Danzis, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of legislate

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“Repass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repass. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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