pass (for)

verb

Definition of pass (for)next
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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  1. pretend
  2. simulate
  3. assume
  4. put on
Verb
  • For instance, pretending to admire them will go to great lengths, especially compared to providing them with a reality check or confronting them about their mistakes, behavior, or values.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In 1966, Cole starred with Deborah Walley (Gidget Goes Hawaiian) in the 3D sci-fi film The Bubble and appeared on an episode of Gunsmoke in which his character pretended to be the son of a man killed by Matt Dillon (James Arness).
    Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of pretend
Verb
  • That’s very different from how traditional models like ENS work, which still rely on supercomputers to solve complex equations in order to simulate the physics of the atmosphere.
    Justine Calma, The Verge, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Computer simulations add another layer, allowing researchers to simulate movements based on fossil structures.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of simulate
Verb
  • Challenging Ageism and Sexism It’s often assumed that innovation and entrepreneurship is for younger people, fueled by the tech startup culture that celebrates youthful founders.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • For a long time, Gomez assumed the problem was unique to her.
    Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of assume
Verb
  • Allen had been in the clubhouse eating a chili dog, put on a new jersey after spilling some chili on his shirt and then went out and delivered the clutch home run.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
  • With his hero looking on, Olivari put on his best Curry impression, finishing the game with 22 points while making five three-pointers.
    Jacob Lev, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of put on
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