pass (for)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass (for)
Verb
  • Your audience sees through attempts to brag while pretending to be humble.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
  • At the time, he was asked why viewers should pay attention to a young actor pretending to be an undercover cop.
    Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • Much like a band might bring in a touring musician to test chemistry and capability before offering a permanent spot, businesses are using interim roles to simulate the pressure of the top job.
    Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025
  • Miami’s public-school system, one of the largest in the country, has made Gemini available to more than 100,000 high schoolers; teachers there are using it to simulate interactions with historical figures and provide immediate feedback on assignments.
    Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • Complex Interagency Incident Management Team 9 (Gould) assumed command of the Marble Complex at 6:00 p.m. on July 5, 2025.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
  • Experts have long assumed that the instrument had been destroyed or lost to history.
    Asia London Palomba, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • Prevent extra stress on your hair by not pulling too much on ponytails or other hairstyles when putting on hats.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 July 2025
  • And while certain aspects of the trade agreement are still being hashed out, Trump and Starmer have put on a united front, showcasing an amicable relationship at the 2025 NATO Summit and beyond.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 14 July 2025
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“Pass (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28for%29. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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