posing (as)

present participle of pose (as)
as in masquerading (as)
to pretend to be (what one is not) in appearance or behavior posing as a soldier, the spy sneaked onto the base with surprising ease

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  • Win prizes playing interactive games, network with artists and entrepreneurs and enjoy signature drinks and bar snacks available for purchase.
    Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • Men leaders can pay attention to and be mindful of who in the workplace may be playing more of an emotional support role that falls outside their job description.
    Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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  • Second lady Usha Vance mocking The New York Times for reading political significance into her Old Navy maternity dress and the New York Knicks celebrating their NBA title were featured in last week's News Quiz.
    Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • This patriotic anthem of the American Revolution originated as a favorite tune of British soldiers, who enjoyed its lyrics mocking American colonists.
    René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026
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“Posing (as).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posing%20%28as%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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