as in pretended
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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True desires were revealed during the blackout, as Chuck pretended to be Blair's British boyfriend, Marcus.—
Emily Exton,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Sep. 2025 -
Hortman, her husband, Mark, and their dog were killed at their house on June 14 by a gunman who pretended to be law enforcement, according to authorities.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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The scene on a lower floor of an Overland Park office building simulated the investigation of an explosion as part of a two-day training event organized by the FBI’s Kansas City office with an eye toward readiness for the World Cup in 2026.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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Intense tank and tracer fire flew across the field as the joint Russian and Belarusian forces simulated re-taking a village.—
Patrick Reevell,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Omarion Hampton, a first-round draft pick from the University of North Carolina, assumed the lead back duties.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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His is the talent too easily taken for granted, the excellence assumed, always there.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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In addition to animal adventures, the Grand Tetons' foliage puts on a show as bright yellow aspens begin to change color in September.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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In the living room, high ceilings were supported by wooden beams, and a Gothic arch led to a sunroom, where the girls liked to put on plays.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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On the football field of Holy Redeemer Church in Burton, dozens of people from around Genesee County held candles to collectively pray for the United States and those affected by violence.—
Tess Ware,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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But Allar’s lack of rhythm in his drops affected his ball placement, which sabotaged several drives.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Passed (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passed%20%28for%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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