passes (for)

verb

present tense third-person singular of pass (for)
as in pretends
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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  1. pretends
  2. simulates
  3. assumes
  4. affects
Verb
  • Robin pretends to play with the moon but becomes worried when the moon gets stuck in a tree.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
  • This time around, Demna seemed to be speaking more earnestly about glamour and style, and to a customer base that fashion often pretends is not there.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of pretends
Verb
  • Here, what lies indoors simulates the beauty of the natural world.
    — Carrie Honaker, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The upcoming 2027 model will also be the first to feature E-Shift, an optional system that simulates the gear shifts of a combustion engine.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of simulates
Verb
  • The narrator assumes his gift for retail politics will charm his old friend; Micah laughs in his face.
    — Ryan Chapman, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Hardly anyone assumes that exact values for pc can be determined.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of assumes
Verb
  • All that means heavier construction and a sturdier undercarriage, which affects things like takeoff weight and operational range.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The missile’s multi-mission design also affects how the Navy can allocate its inventory.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of affects
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“Passes (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passes%20%28for%29. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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