pass for
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 tier eight reward level gives donors all rewards for the previous seven tiers, as well as a two-day pass for one free meal, and their picture taken to hang on their hall of fame.
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
An email from organizers noted that paid passes for the festival’s VIP areas are typically nonrefundable and nontransferable, though some ticket-holders have been able to move their passes due the Chainsmokers’ postponement.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
These drawstring baggy pants offer the comfort of joggers with a more polished finish, passing for elevated streetwear when styled thoughtfully.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Also, unique to Sling is the option of a 1-Day Pass, 3-Day Pass or 7-Day pass for the Sling Orange plan, which includes ESPN and ESPN2.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
An email from organizers noted that paid passes for the festival’s VIP areas are typically nonrefundable and nontransferable, though some ticket-holders have been able to move their passes due the Chainsmokers’ postponement.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
These drawstring baggy pants offer the comfort of joggers with a more polished finish, passing for elevated streetwear when styled thoughtfully.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Also, unique to Sling is the option of a 1-Day Pass, 3-Day Pass or 7-Day pass for the Sling Orange plan, which includes ESPN and ESPN2.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
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“Pass for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20for. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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