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 measure, which passed as House Bill 1263, focuses on safeguarding chatbots’ interactions with children and teenagers.
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Jon Murray, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
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.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
While attending the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, the Duchess of Sussex wore black denim that could easily pass as sleek trousers.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 23 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
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Jon Murray, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
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.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
While attending the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, the Duchess of Sussex wore black denim that could easily pass as sleek trousers.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 23 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
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“Pass as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20as. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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