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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At issue are caps on federal student loans that were passed as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and set to take effect in July.
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Heather Hollingsworth,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
When a scholar reads heterosexuality into silence, the move often passes as caution.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Not to mention, the underseat luggage passes as a personal item bag.
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Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
At issue are caps on federal student loans that were passed as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and set to take effect in July.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
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Heather Hollingsworth,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
When a scholar reads heterosexuality into silence, the move often passes as caution.
—
Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Not to mention, the underseat luggage passes as a personal item bag.
—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
At issue are caps on federal student loans that were passed as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and set to take effect in July.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pass as
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“Pass as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20as. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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