as in to pretend
to present a false appearance of
in public they pass for being a loving couple, but in reality they are only friends
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This prompt gives you enough talking points to contribute thoughtfully without pretending to be an expert.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025 -
Rick, who pretended to be a film producer to weasel his way into the home of Jim and Sritala (Lek Patravadi) and confront Jim over potentially murdering his father.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Using grand feu enamel to simulate drips of nail polish has to be a first in high watchmaking, and who but a high-fashion brand to pioneer the art form?—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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By turning the water temperature to freezing, the process simulates when amphibians and reptiles conserve energy in the winter, when food is scarce and temperatures are low.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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And there’s usually some wiggle room, a premium being paid to reap future opportunities or a discount to assume some risk.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Kevin Brazile, in a tentative ruling issued on Thursday, denied CBS’ bid for a court order that would’ve temporarily blocked Sony’s efforts from assuming distribution.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Trump has said the tariffs are a response to barriers put on U.S. goods that have stymied American businesses.—
Joe Cash and Trevor Hunnicutt,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Since their release last month, Vernon has appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss, among other subjects, the awkwardness of being put on the jumbotron at WNBA games.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Pass (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28for%29. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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