as in to pose (as)
to pretend to be (what one is not) in appearance or behavior
the intruder was arrested for masquerading as a doctor and trying to steal another woman's baby
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In the Carmel area, the trail passes a cool play space and Midtown Plaza, where the family can play a little ping-pong or corn hole, grab a bite to eat, or just relax on the bench swings.—
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The Stars played their first eight seasons in Reunion Arena, located in downtown Dallas.—
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New York Times,
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The drama was followed by another housemate, George, being evicted after mocking gay housemate Sam.—
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The new video is part of a pattern in which DHS has increasingly deployed memes to mock migrants and popular culture.—
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“Masquerade (as).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masquerade%20%28as%29. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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