pass for

verb

passed for; passing for; passes for
Synonyms of pass fornext
: 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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His favorite target, Kanellius Purdy, has caught 28 passes for 584 yards and 9 scores. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 Worth runs for 115 yards and throws two scoring passes for the Midshipmen. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Quarterback Carter Meindel passed for 202 yards and two TDs, running back Jeremiah Gbean tallied 164 yards and three TDs on 18 carries and receiver Gavin Ortiz caught four passes for 43 yards and a TD. — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Underwood was 10 of 21 passing for 101 yards with two interceptions. — CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pass for

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“Pass for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20for. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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