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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At least 200 Planned Parenthood clinics will be at risk of closing if the bill passes as is in the Senate, according to the organization.
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Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 26 June 2025
Spectacle And Simulation: Rewriting Reality One Post At A Time
Research suggests that false information spreads six times faster than truth and often appears professional enough to pass as fact, even influencing how governments, organizations and the public respond to events.
—Bylyric Mandell, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
But if the bill passes as is, certain counties would have to shoulder 25%.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
If the bill passes as drafted, parents will be able to contribute up to $5,000 a year and the balance will be invested in a diversified fund that tracks a U.S.-stock index.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 17 June 2025
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Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 26 June 2025
Spectacle And Simulation: Rewriting Reality One Post At A Time
Research suggests that false information spreads six times faster than truth and often appears professional enough to pass as fact, even influencing how governments, organizations and the public respond to events.
—Bylyric Mandell, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
But if the bill passes as is, certain counties would have to shoulder 25%.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025
If the bill passes as drafted, parents will be able to contribute up to $5,000 a year and the balance will be invested in a diversified fund that tracks a U.S.-stock index.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 17 June 2025
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“Pass as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20as. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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