masqueraded

past tense of masquerade

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for masqueraded
Verb
  • Energy expert Luc Pauwels told Belgian media that there was no danger posed by the drones and the reactors are designed to withstand aircraft impacts, from small planes to large passenger jets.
    Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Before taking the stage together for their Drama Queens wrap party, the hosts posed with lucky fans for a photo op.
    Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The experience of being impersonated led de Blasio to reflect on the need for stronger action around the safety risks of emerging technology.
    Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
  • For another, the Creature is played by Jacob Elordi, who, like most actors who have convincingly impersonated Elvis Presley, is not exactly the Boris Karloff of his day.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Donna recently moved to Orlando, to Bennie's chagrin – who has pretended not to remember her name.
    Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Prosecutors said Montejano pretended to be a teenage boy on Snapchat, asked the girls to meet him in a public area at the apartment complex before forcing the girls into his apartment.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • While the Zambian government acted swiftly to neutralize acidity and launch investigations, critics say its response has been too lenient and slow to hold the firm fully accountable.
    Elisha Iragi, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Debbie Allen, who produced, directed, and acted in the OG series, will direct three episodes of the continuation, including the premiere.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • There were rows of records, stacks of photos and the original Midnite Jamboree stage where legends like Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline and Garth Brooks once played.
    Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Nov. 2025
  • In the iconic film, Spacek — who stars in the new film Die, My Love — played the title character, a misfit high schooler.
    Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Masqueraded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masqueraded. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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