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

Examples of pass for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During last year’s training camp Hill outperformed a drafted tight end named Elijah Higgins, who latched onto Arizona after being released by Miami in August and caught 14 passes for 163 yards and one touchdown for the Cardinals. —Omar Kelly, Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2024

Boutte caught two passes for 19 yards last season as a rookie with the Patriots. —Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2024

As a sophomore in 2021, Addison won the Fred Biletnikoff Award for best receiver in the country after catching 100 passes for 1,593 yards and 17 touchdowns. —Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2024

Can Florida residents buy a day pass for the indoor water park? —Samantha Neely, USA TODAY, 10 July 2024