as in posing (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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Kevin MacEgan, the couple’s eldest son, said his parents were victimized in this manner because of the choices made by Abril — and by the CHP, to approach Abril in a park filled with children playing baseball and other visitors.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026 -
After playing baseball in college and a short stint in the minors, Jerry Lewis started his own business to help other aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly those who had been incarcerated or in gangs, to launch their own companies, his son said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Social media is reacting to the latest skit by comedian Druski, mocking women in right-leaning political spaces.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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People created memes and videos mocking Roan for mistreating children.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Masquerading (as).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masquerading%20%28as%29. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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