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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The ban was passed as part of a broad overhaul of state government ethics laws in 2021 that was widely panned by good-government groups.
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Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The law passed as Senate Bill 150 this year reduces the size of the RTD board from 15 members to nine.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
The Community Trust Act, passed as emergency legislation, will go into effect in early June, giving law enforcement and state officials several more days to comply.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 22 May 2026
Combine your lodging discount with water park passes (included with every stay) for maximum value, and check for seasonal Great Wolf Lodge deals that may include dining credits or attraction passes as well as room savings.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
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Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The law passed as Senate Bill 150 this year reduces the size of the RTD board from 15 members to nine.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
The Community Trust Act, passed as emergency legislation, will go into effect in early June, giving law enforcement and state officials several more days to comply.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 22 May 2026
Combine your lodging discount with water park passes (included with every stay) for maximum value, and check for seasonal Great Wolf Lodge deals that may include dining credits or attraction passes as well as room savings.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
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“Pass as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20as. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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