pass as
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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New York played out of the high post often, allowing Towns to get the ball and throw his water polo-style passes as his teammates cut into open spaces.
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Seven more months passed as investigators remained tight-lipped and fielded criticism for the lack of an arrest in the case.
—Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
The Yogipace Straight-leg Dress Pants are one of those rare finds that feel like yoga pants but pass as real trousers.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Those three have combined for 66,876 yards passing as pros — more than 27,000 more than any other school’s draftees from 2016-25 — 428 touchdown passes and 289 starts.
—Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Seven more months passed as investigators remained tight-lipped and fielded criticism for the lack of an arrest in the case.
—Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
The Yogipace Straight-leg Dress Pants are one of those rare finds that feel like yoga pants but pass as real trousers.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Those three have combined for 66,876 yards passing as pros — more than 27,000 more than any other school’s draftees from 2016-25 — 428 touchdown passes and 289 starts.
—Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Pass as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20as. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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