pass for

verb

passed for; passing for; passes for
Synonyms of pass fornext
: 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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Despite a lingering hamstring injury in the fall, Konkey caught 41 passes for 739 yards and nine touchdowns. Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026 All about the ticket Late last month, Disneyland offered a one-park evening pass for $59 to Disneyland or California Adventure. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 An unlimited monthly pass for rides anywhere along the Tri-Rail system is sold for $110. David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026 The next slide was a message for guests who were at the park before the evacuation or purchased passes for the day. Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pass for

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“Pass for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20for. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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