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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However, Cena outsmarted him by grabbing the chair, throwing it next to Dom, and pretending to be down on the mat.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025 -
In the 43-part series, Monroe calls several churches and other places of worship pretending to be a mother in need of formula for her baby.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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In recent years, Beijing has increased pressure on the island's leadership, including by staging large-scale exercises simulating a blockade.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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This specific model flipped riders on their stomachs at great heights and through several inversions, with the experience simulating flight.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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As a result, Kansas City will rely on Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt to continue sharing the load in the offensive backfield down the stretch of the season and into the playoffs -- assuming the Chiefs earn a place there come January.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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And that’s assuming that China, already Saudi’s biggest trade partner, doesn’t also look to partner with the kingdom on its metals ambitions and play spoiler to the West’s goal of creating an alternative.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Yes, even when putting on gloves, hands should be washed first.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Liam has spoken extensively about putting on the black leathers, contacts and the wig and that process of not becoming yourself.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Passing (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passing%20%28for%29. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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