pass for
phrasal verb
passed for; passing for; passes for
: to be accepted or regarded as (something)
What passes for entertainment around here?
the ancient practices that once passed for science
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The 17-year veteran engineered comeback victories in the wild-card and divisional rounds of the playoffs and passed for six touchdowns, with only one interception, in three postseason games.
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Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
In the regular season, the 23-year-old completed 72% of his passes for 4,394 yards with 31 touchdowns and eight interceptions, along with 421 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Elation Ultra High-rise Flare Pant Comfortable for long travel days, sleek enough to pass for dress pants, and extremely versatile to go straight from airport lounges to dinner, the Elation Ultra High-rise Flare Pants are the everyday-wear holy grail.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Earlier this month, Robbie stepped out in a business casual set that could pass for pajamas.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
In the regular season, the 23-year-old completed 72% of his passes for 4,394 yards with 31 touchdowns and eight interceptions, along with 421 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Elation Ultra High-rise Flare Pant Comfortable for long travel days, sleek enough to pass for dress pants, and extremely versatile to go straight from airport lounges to dinner, the Elation Ultra High-rise Flare Pants are the everyday-wear holy grail.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Earlier this month, Robbie stepped out in a business casual set that could pass for pajamas.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Pass for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20for. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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