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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Bilodeau has scored in double figures in 26 of 28 games played, totaling 20 points or more nine times.—
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Bold choices are applauded or mocked—or mocked at the time and then applauded later.—
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Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
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This might be the first time a film opens in theaters attached to a trailer for another movie mocking its franchise.—
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