In Passing

Synonyms of in passing

• casually
• briefly
• incidentally

Antonyms of in passing

• purposefully
• intentionally
• deliberately

Collocations of in passing

mention

Frequency: 75 %

The speaker briefly mentioned in passing the upcoming event.

comment

Frequency: 70 %

She made a passing comment about the weather.

reference

Frequency: 60 %

He mentioned her in passing during the conversation.

remark

Frequency: 50 %

He made a passing remark about the new project.

acknowledge

Frequency: 45 %

She acknowledged his presence in passing as she walked by.

Idiomatic Expressions for in passing

• Phrase: bring something up in passing
  Meaning: to casually introduce a topic or subject without focusing on it
  Usage: He brought up the idea of going out for dinner in passing during our conversation.