as in to pretend
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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But one of the show’s most viral clips is much more representative: The veteran SNL writer Jim Downey pretends to have never heard about Jeffrey Epstein’s misdeeds, to O’Brien’s bleating objections.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025 -
Appearing in his second Saturday Night Live-adjacent film after Wayne's World, Lowe played the villainous Paul Barrish, Tommy's older stepbrother, who plots to take over his father's company with help from his secret lover, partner-in-crime, and pretend mother, Beverly (played by Bo Derek).—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Taiwan's largest annual war games, held to simulate responses to a possible Chinese invasion, will publicly assume a full-scale attack for the first time in 2027.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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From simulating the flow of people, goods, utilities and other life support systems to predicting emergency impacts, digital twins provide a vital, real-time lens into urban complexities.—
Timothy Papandreou,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Begin the transition one to two months before the new baby's due date, assuming that your toddler is at least 18 months old, says Dr. Widome.—
Laura Broadwell,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
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The act's fine print states that the president can only assume this authority once Congress has declared war.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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As a result of that order, everyone who works at VOA and Radio Martí were put on administrative leave, and outlets like Radio Free Europe lost funding.—
Sean Collins,
Vox,
19 Mar. 2025
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Spring Art & Wine Walk The Forum Carlsbad, 1905 Calle Barcelona, will put on its Spring Art & Wine Walk from 3 to 6 p.m. April 5 featuring a showcase of art along with wine tastings and live music.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Pass (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28for%29. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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