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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However, Milton didn’t offer the strongest of confidence in his preseason reps in completing 36 of his 65 passes for 397 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
In 17 regular-season games, Williams passed for a franchise-record 3,942 yards with 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions in his second season since being drafted first overall out of Southern California.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Wan’Dale Robinson departed in free agency to the Tennessee Titans after catching 92 passes for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns last season.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Reagor, who was drafted 21st overall by the Eagles in 2020, has caught 86 passes for 1,037 yards and four touchdowns over his five-year career.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
In 17 regular-season games, Williams passed for a franchise-record 3,942 yards with 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions in his second season since being drafted first overall out of Southern California.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Wan’Dale Robinson departed in free agency to the Tennessee Titans after catching 92 passes for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns last season.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Reagor, who was drafted 21st overall by the Eagles in 2020, has caught 86 passes for 1,037 yards and four touchdowns over his five-year career.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
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“Pass for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20for. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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