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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In the 15th minute, Hermansen overhit his pass for Todbio, which enabled winger Harvey Barnes to capitalise on the mistake to assist Nick Woltemade.
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Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Davis also caught 28 passes for 201 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 2025.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
In the fall, Starling caught 56 passes for 1,158 yards and 14 touchdowns as a receiver.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Anshu Moorjani successfully completed the Knowledge this past week after trying to pass for the last five years.
—Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 17 May 2026
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Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Davis also caught 28 passes for 201 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 2025.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
In the fall, Starling caught 56 passes for 1,158 yards and 14 touchdowns as a receiver.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Anshu Moorjani successfully completed the Knowledge this past week after trying to pass for the last five years.
—Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 17 May 2026
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“Pass for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20for. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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