MASQUERADES (AS) Synonyms: 16 Similar Words

masquerades (as)

verb

present tense third-person singular of masquerade (as)

as in poses (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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If Jackson plays, this is the best quarterback matchup of the season so far.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
The team plays in one of the world’s greatest sports markets and is supported by some of the most resilient fans in sports.

— Stephan Pechdimaldji, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026

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