pass as

verb

passed as; passing as; passes as
1
: to cause people to believe that one is (someone or something that one is not)
He thought he could pass as an adult.
2
: to be accepted or regarded as (something)
the ancient practices that once passed as science

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While risk normally passes as title is transferred, the build agreement may state otherwise. — Benjamin Maltby, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The state cites hiking, jiu-jitsu and ski passes as examples of activities that were receiving public funding under these programs. — Olivia Young, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026 On Wednesdays, carnival-goers can save $10 on ride passes as well. — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 Of course, there’s nothing stopping anyone from painting the calipers on their base model to pass as something more. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pass as

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