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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Tips On How To Coexist With American Crocodiles By Anna Skinner Senior Writer, General Assignment 0 Some on social media are sharing their opinion on some behavior by crocodiles, worrying that the reptiles are pretending to drown to lure humans into the water, although experts have discounted this.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
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Jordan Binnington can pretend to want to fight all three American goalies at the same time.—
Sean McIndoe,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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While helpful in addressing data scarcity and simulating scenarios, synthetic data can amplify biases and inaccuracies, compounding existing risks in AI training.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Dormancy-breaking treatments are needed to simulate the life cycle plants have adapted to in the wild.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2025
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Since assuming office in 2014, Modi has redefined governance in India by leveraging technology to drive inclusivity and efficiency.—
Shashi Shekhar Vempati,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Jan. 2025
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During a family dinner, OP's father assumed the baby would be named after OP's late stepmother.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Avia Slip-on Athletic Sneaker For a pair that is just as convenient as comfortable, snag these slip-on sneakers that shoppers say are great for long travel days and can be easily taken off and put on when going through security.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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This chapter illuminates why Devalos Perkins, now 37, has been perpetually considered legally incapable of being put on trial.—
Kallie Cox,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Pass (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28for%29. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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