pose as
phrasal verb
posed as; posing as; poses as
: to pretend to be (someone or something) in order to deceive people
She posed as a student to get free admission to the museum.
undercover cops posing as drug dealers
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To find the best hotels in Miami, our incognito inspectors posed as ordinary guests and stayed multiple nights at each property.
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Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Others posed as parents asking about their struggling teenager.
—Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
Often, these scammers pose as attractive, understanding individuals on dating apps, social media platforms or even support forums specifically tailored for veterans.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 11 Nov. 2024
The friend, an Argentinian businessman, reportedly posed as Payne’s business manager but was not.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Others posed as parents asking about their struggling teenager.
—Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
Often, these scammers pose as attractive, understanding individuals on dating apps, social media platforms or even support forums specifically tailored for veterans.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 11 Nov. 2024
The friend, an Argentinian businessman, reportedly posed as Payne’s business manager but was not.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Pose as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pose%20as. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.
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