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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Changes resulting from that agreement will be passed as a chapter amendment this session.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
It: Baggy jeans might not pass as office-friendly uniform for everyone, but if your work dress code is relaxed (or more fashion-forward), these baggy, low-rise jeans are a must!
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
This was what, for Bill, passed as deep emotional support.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
House Republicans have legislative priorities that should not need to be pushed to the end of the year in the hopes of being passed as part of massive bills, the congresswoman added.
—Luke Gentile, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
It: Baggy jeans might not pass as office-friendly uniform for everyone, but if your work dress code is relaxed (or more fashion-forward), these baggy, low-rise jeans are a must!
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
This was what, for Bill, passed as deep emotional support.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
House Republicans have legislative priorities that should not need to be pushed to the end of the year in the hopes of being passed as part of massive bills, the congresswoman added.
—Luke Gentile, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Pass as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20as. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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