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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Evans' passing as a result of complications from diabetes on December 21 was confirmed by his wife Babe Evans.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Jennings had under 200 yards passing as SMU watched the Nittany Lions nearly outgain their entire offense on the ground alone.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
To pass as a chicken, the penguin pulls a rubber dishwashing glove onto his head.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
All 12 baboon stunt actors were replaced with keyframe animation in multiple passes as Scott shot with as many as a dozen cameras for a sharp look and a staccato rhythm.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Jennings had under 200 yards passing as SMU watched the Nittany Lions nearly outgain their entire offense on the ground alone.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
To pass as a chicken, the penguin pulls a rubber dishwashing glove onto his head.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
All 12 baboon stunt actors were replaced with keyframe animation in multiple passes as Scott shot with as many as a dozen cameras for a sharp look and a staccato rhythm.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Pass as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20as. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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