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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Morton passed for 1,929 yards and 14 touchdowns, finishing second in MVP voting and winning Comeback Player of the Year.
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Matt Moret, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Day passes for regional rail trips, which will get you to Dallas, are normally $9.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
The 33-year-old was productive as a depth receiver, catching 34 passes for 565 yards and three touchdowns.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Wu Tsai helped catalyze this tipping point, personally investing tons of money into a team whose toniest perk used to be an MTA pass for free subway rides.
—Yohana Desta, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
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Matt Moret, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Day passes for regional rail trips, which will get you to Dallas, are normally $9.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
The 33-year-old was productive as a depth receiver, catching 34 passes for 565 yards and three touchdowns.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Wu Tsai helped catalyze this tipping point, personally investing tons of money into a team whose toniest perk used to be an MTA pass for free subway rides.
—Yohana Desta, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
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“Pass for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20for. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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