Thesaurus results for PASSING (FOR)

passing (for)

verb

Definition of passing (for)

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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The surviving witness fell to the floor, pretending to be dead, and called 911 once Lee left the store.

— CBS News, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Members of these networks share detailed guides on how to identify vulnerable girls online and groom them by pretending to have a romantic interest or be a supportive friend.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of pretending

Verb

For Martens, the best way to do this is by simulating aspects of gameplay, which can only be achieved by integrating goalkeeper training with the outfield positions.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
By simulating various turbine types against actual site conditions, HydroGenerate accounts for seasonal flow changes and existing structural limits.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of simulating

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To avoid another situation like this, ESPN should stop assuming our intentions are poor and do a better job keeping sensitive information concealed.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Give ‘Gals a big shot in this GOTW-caliber matchup assuming QB Joe Burrow (back) plays as expected.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of assuming

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Virojt Changyencham/Getty Images Between today's issues with high inflation, elevated interest rates and increasing consumer goods costs, a lot of Americans are feeling the strain that this economic environment is putting on their budgets.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Host a Stunning Harvest-Themed Meal Autumn ushers in the season of hosting, and Martha is reigning queen of putting on a good time.

— Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of putting on

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