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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With key corners of the GOP conference signaling their support, it’s expected to pass as early as Wednesday.
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Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Freshmen Daylyn Upshaw and Josh Moore, sophomore tight end Elija Lofton and senior tight end Alex Bauman each caught a pass as well.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
Following a quick three-and-out by Livingstone (5-4, 3-3), Durham completed several passes as the Golden Bulls marched downfield.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2025
What could pass as a city transit map stares back at you.
—William O'Connor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
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Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Freshmen Daylyn Upshaw and Josh Moore, sophomore tight end Elija Lofton and senior tight end Alex Bauman each caught a pass as well.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
Following a quick three-and-out by Livingstone (5-4, 3-3), Durham completed several passes as the Golden Bulls marched downfield.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2025
What could pass as a city transit map stares back at you.
—William O'Connor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Pass as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20as. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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