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

Examples of pass for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Starting freshman tight end Mark Bowman was also listed as questionable on the report after catching six passes for 44 yards against Oregon and amassing the second-most receptions on the team overall with 21. — Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Mensah completed 27 of 41 passes for 361 yards and four touchdowns that day. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Seurer completed 26 of 55 passes for 340 yards and four interceptions in his career. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

Case Keenum passed for two touchdowns in his first start in almost three years, and the Chicago Bears shut down Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles for a 27-7 victory on Monday night. — CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for pass for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore