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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Last week against Indiana State, Mendoza completed 19 of 20 passes for 270 yards.
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Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
The ‘80s trend is a lightweight alternative for cargo pants, albeit still stylish enough to pass for streetwear.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Throughout the first two games of the year, Kraft has caught eight passes for 140 yards and two touchdowns.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green passed for 325 yards on 18 of 34 passing.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2025
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Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
The ‘80s trend is a lightweight alternative for cargo pants, albeit still stylish enough to pass for streetwear.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Throughout the first two games of the year, Kraft has caught eight passes for 140 yards and two touchdowns.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green passed for 325 yards on 18 of 34 passing.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2025
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“Pass for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20for. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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