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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Besides its provocative moniker, there’s a reason the app went mega-viral without spending a dime on advertising — and didn’t even have to pretend to be a buzzy new AI product.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
31 Jan. 2026 -
Ignoring the Rules of the Road Treat the grocery cart like your car and pretend that every aisle has a stop sign on either end, says frequent shopper and Senior Lifestyle Editor Ivy Odom.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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These intelligent, virtual replicas allow organizations to simulate outcomes, predict failures, and optimize performance across manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, and transportation.—
Phil Kafarakis,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The game focuses on every aspect of team building, simulating recruiting visits, the transfer portal, assembling of staffs, all to be rolled out in games which take 30-40 minutes.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
23 Jan. 2026
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While diners may assume higher tips are expected at dinner, most servers don't expect a higher percentage, just a higher total, Sheik said.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In fiscal 2025, Starbucks’ international margins were 13%; assuming the joint venture is formed, the company expects that margins will rise to the high teens, according to Brady Brewer, CEO of Starbucks International.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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The 41-year-old James put on a show, throwing down lobs for dunks, drawing cheers and applause from the fans inside Capital One Arena.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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All of the Best New Artist nominees, including Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Olivia Dean, Sombr and The Marías will put on a special performance.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Pass (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28for%29. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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