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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The ‘true interceptions’ metric considers blocked passes as well as interceptions.
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 28 May 2025
The clean-out focused strictly on complexion products—foundation, concealer, powders—while eyes, lips, and brows got a free pass as the lesser of acne-prone areas.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 May 2025
My fear is that bond issues get harder to pass as time goes on.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2025
Life is tough in the closet, trying to pass as both a Democrat and as an American.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 28 May 2025
The clean-out focused strictly on complexion products—foundation, concealer, powders—while eyes, lips, and brows got a free pass as the lesser of acne-prone areas.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 May 2025
My fear is that bond issues get harder to pass as time goes on.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2025
Life is tough in the closet, trying to pass as both a Democrat and as an American.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
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“Pass as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20as. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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