in passing

phrase

: by the way : incidentally

Examples of in passing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The most promising part for the Panthers is that Bryce Young, who leads the NFL in passing yardage, was in no way stifled Sunday. — Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026

The Vikings are last in the league in passing yards and passing first downs and are second to last in rushing first downs. — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

More on Frank Seurer In each of his final two seasons with the Jayhawks, Seurer led the Big Eight in passing yards. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

The House's struggles in passing college sports legislation have been laid bare for more than a year with the failure of its own bill, known as the SCORE Act, which was considered far less friendly to athletes. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in passing

• amassing
• bypassing
• harassing
• outgassing
• repassing
• surpassing
• trespassing
• classing
• gassing
• massing