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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Laurel continues to mock both Emily and Ryan, and then pulls out a book to pretend to read to ignore everyone.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
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After the first, McLaurin tried his own idea, which was pretending to pull a mask down over his head.—
Sam Fortier The Washington Post,
arkansasonline.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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While helpful in addressing data scarcity and simulating scenarios, synthetic data can amplify biases and inaccuracies, compounding existing risks in AI training.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Dormancy-breaking treatments are needed to simulate the life cycle plants have adapted to in the wild.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2025
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When Trump assumed office in 2017, just over 542,000 cases were pending.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Since assuming office in 2014, Modi has redefined governance in India by leveraging technology to drive inclusivity and efficiency.—
Shashi Shekhar Vempati,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Jan. 2025
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Avia Slip-on Athletic Sneaker For a pair that is just as convenient as comfortable, snag these slip-on sneakers that shoppers say are great for long travel days and can be easily taken off and put on when going through security.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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Thirty years ago, celebrities were starting to be put on the covers of magazines, instead of models.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Pass (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28for%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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