pose as
phrasal verb
posed as; posing as; poses as
: to pretend to be (someone or something) in order to deceive people
She posed as a student to get free admission to the museum.
undercover cops posing as drug dealers
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Or the hacker could pose as someone the customer has a personal relationship with, like a friend or family member.
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 12 July 2024
Fake accounts on the network would pose as Americans and publish statements favorable to Russian political goals.
—Nick Robertson, The Hill, 9 July 2024
In previous years, the shopping extravaganza has offered a slew of impressive beauty deals, posing as a great opportunity to stock up on summer essentials, like sunscreens for acne-prone skin, bikini trimmers, body sprays, makeup brush sets, viral TikTok beauty products, and so much more.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 26 June 2024
Two 19-year-olds posed as immigration agents to rob Latinos, possibly across the western United States, California police reported.
—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 25 June 2024
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 12 July 2024
Fake accounts on the network would pose as Americans and publish statements favorable to Russian political goals.
—Nick Robertson, The Hill, 9 July 2024
In previous years, the shopping extravaganza has offered a slew of impressive beauty deals, posing as a great opportunity to stock up on summer essentials, like sunscreens for acne-prone skin, bikini trimmers, body sprays, makeup brush sets, viral TikTok beauty products, and so much more.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 26 June 2024
Two 19-year-olds posed as immigration agents to rob Latinos, possibly across the western United States, California police reported.
—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 25 June 2024
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“Pose as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pose%20as. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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