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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Communicating once and pretending people are not having reactions and doubts is unhelpful.

— Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Maybe the most ethical – and enjoyable – way to travel now is to stop pretending you live there and embrace your status as a tourist.

— Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 31 July 2026

Definition of pretending

Verb

During these tests, the massive main coolant pumps run at full power to heat the water through friction, simulating real operating temperatures without live nuclear fuel.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
So, Butker and the Chiefs are simulating that timing situation in camp, instead of a kick-after-kick approach, and calling it a day.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of simulating

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The advice about not following your kids is often about not abandoning your life and support systems and assuming your kids will fill in the gaps.

— R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Arguably the subsequent doubling was due to a combination of surging Chinese demand and momentum trading, but even assuming that, the market tightness after the war ended kept prices on a long upward trajectory, not a rocket launch.

— Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of assuming

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This isn’t just a ‘proof of concept’ announcement, either; the brands will be putting on a full working demonstration of their latest audio system in action at the upcoming Audio Advice Live 2026 show.

— John Archer, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
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

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