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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That season, Ryan passed for more than 4,000 yards, the sixth-highest mark in the league, and led the Falcons to divisional round of the NFC playoffs.
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Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Tagovailoa was benched last season for the final three games after passing for 2,660 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
To the east, the blocks of single-family homes could easily pass for New Jersey; to the west, toward the subway, sturdy low-rise apartment buildings abut rowhouses and townhouses.
—Daniel Yadin, Curbed, 11 Feb. 2026
Allen had a fine season, catching 81 passes for 777 yards.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Tagovailoa was benched last season for the final three games after passing for 2,660 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
To the east, the blocks of single-family homes could easily pass for New Jersey; to the west, toward the subway, sturdy low-rise apartment buildings abut rowhouses and townhouses.
—Daniel Yadin, Curbed, 11 Feb. 2026
Allen had a fine season, catching 81 passes for 777 yards.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Pass for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20for. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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