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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While traffic congestion may make I-10 seem far away, the interstate passes as close to Austin as Seguin — only about 45 miles south of the city.
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Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
Castration is out of the question because the pen would still require costly upgrades while time passes as the deer die off.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 13 Feb. 2026
If passed as expected, the bill would go to the Senate, where a similar measure passed last year with support of four Republicans.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Seven hours pass as seven years.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
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Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
Castration is out of the question because the pen would still require costly upgrades while time passes as the deer die off.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 13 Feb. 2026
If passed as expected, the bill would go to the Senate, where a similar measure passed last year with support of four Republicans.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Seven hours pass as seven years.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Pass as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20as. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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