Thesaurus results for PASS FOR

pass (for)

verb

Definition of pass (for)

as in to pretend

to present a false appearance of in public they pass for being a loving couple, but in reality they are only friends

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January 20 – February 18 Fun gets easier when the money boundary is not pretending to be flexible.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Fun gets easier when the money boundary is not pretending to be flexible.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026

Definition of pretend

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The pic was lensed in Globo’s modern studios in Rio, with technology that simulated sequences in Antarctica.

— Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 19 July 2026
Each design was simulated spinning mid-flight and overlaid on 100 real-world backgrounds, then scored by a perceptual model built to mimic human vision, where a lower score meant better camouflage.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026

Definition of simulate

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But real estate insiders say the corporation also assumes risk by taking on a distressed asset.

— Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
In their investigation of the incident, Virginia regulators alleged The Vero had failed to assume responsibility for the health, safety, and well-being of its residents.

— Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026

Definition of assume

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The expectations put on the coach when taking the job include making a bowl game within the next four seasons, beating UMass by three or more points and signing at least one recruit ranked three stars or better.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026
England put on a show June 17, beating Croatia 4-2 in a Group L match behind two Harry Kane goals plus scores from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

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pass (for)

passibility

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