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
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Lopez ranked 22nd nationally in quarterback efficiency in 2024, completing 66 percent of his passes for 2,559 yards, 18 touchdowns and five interceptions in 11 starts.
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Grace Raynor, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Maye was one of few standout performers for the Patriots last season, completing 66.6% of passes for 2,276 yards with 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions while adding 421 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
Sheffield caught 54 passes for 545 yards and three touchdowns last season, his lone season at UConn.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2025
He’s gone 14-13 with the Saints while completing 68.2% of his passes for 6,023 yards, 40 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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Grace Raynor, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Maye was one of few standout performers for the Patriots last season, completing 66.6% of passes for 2,276 yards with 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions while adding 421 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
Sheffield caught 54 passes for 545 yards and three touchdowns last season, his lone season at UConn.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2025
He’s gone 14-13 with the Saints while completing 68.2% of his passes for 6,023 yards, 40 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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“Pass for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20for. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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