pass as
phrasal verb
passed as; passing as; passes as
1
: to cause people to believe that one is (someone or something that one is not)
He thought he could pass as an adult.
2
: to be accepted or regarded as (something)
the ancient practices that once passed as science
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In short, Flim Flam Flanagan was a Democrat trying to pass as… an American, a normal American.
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
Strollers that are heavier and less compact will be less likely to pass as a carry-on.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
Disney World put the brakes on free buses from the airport and also scrapped complimentary queue-cutting passes as well as collectible contactless wristbands for its hotel guests.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Currently, there are strict rules around accessing such data, passed as a result of Nixon Administration abuses.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
Strollers that are heavier and less compact will be less likely to pass as a carry-on.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
Disney World put the brakes on free buses from the airport and also scrapped complimentary queue-cutting passes as well as collectible contactless wristbands for its hotel guests.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Currently, there are strict rules around accessing such data, passed as a result of Nixon Administration abuses.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Pass as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20as. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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