passing (for)

verb

Definition of passing (for)next
present participle of pass (for)
as in pretending
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passing (for)
  1. pretending
  2. simulating
  3. assuming
  4. putting on
Verb
  • But the favor economy has a bias problem baked into its wiring, and pretending otherwise helps no one.
    — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • In the minute-long video, he can be seen dancing, bouncing a basketball and pretending to play a mini violin as rock music played in the background.
    — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of pretending
Verb
  • According to the project video, the team spent months studying, simulating, testing, and correcting the design before reaching the final version.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026
  • This has become increasingly difficult, with professional players routinely simulating injuries and an offside rule that is interpreted to within fractions of an inch.
    — Eric Zillmer, Scientific American, 26 June 2026
Definition of simulating
Verb
  • And this is assuming Brian can even successfully work the trade deadline.
    — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026
  • Nonetheless, experts caution against assuming the worst for Obamacare.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of assuming
Verb
  • The 21-year-old was nervous and excited putting on the Lakers’ gold jersey Friday at Chase Center.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Dad was also careful not to pump his son too hard, while putting on his professional cap.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 26 June 2026
Definition of putting on
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“Passing (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passing%20%28for%29. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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