pose (as)

verb

Definition of pose (as)next
as in to masquerade (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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  1. play
  2. mock
  3. imitate
Verb
  • As a student ambassador for Wolf Lab, Bailey plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between students and innovative learning experiences, fostering a culture of curiosity and collaboration.
    Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Akana's mother, Joselyn, played for Hawaii from 1993-96.
    Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of play
Verb
  • Meanwhile, some critics on social media mocked her even further for boasting about shooting 39%.
    Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Senior Biden aide mocks Trump team for 'taking credit' for ceasefire President Joe Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, has mocked Donald Trump's incoming administration for trying to take credit for the Israel ceasefire with Lebanon.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of mock
Verb
  • There's also a more foot-like Sole, for better imitating a human walking gait.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Governed by Neptune, the planet of fantasy and film, Pisces is naturally drawn to iconic characters and cinematic flair, and Nyong’o’s choice proves that life really does imitate art.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of imitate
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