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overpassing

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overpassing verb

  1. To pass above something, as when flying or moving on a higher road.“Gillian watched the overpassing shoppers on the second floor of the mall, as she relaxed in the bench on the ground floor.”
  2. To exceed, overstep, or transcend a limit, threshold, or goal.“Marshall was really overpassing his authority when he ordered the security guards to fire their tasers at the trespassers.”
  3. To disregard, skip, or miss something.“"Don't overpass those cheeses; they're really quite excellent!" gushed Terry, pointing to the buffet table.”

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