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 his record-setting 2021 season, Kupp caught 145 passes for 1,947 yards and 16 touchdowns. —Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024

Strachan caught two passes for 48 yards, and former Colorado wide receiver Chase Penry added two catches for 35 yards and a touchdown. —Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 21 Apr. 2024

The quarterback battle Bachmeier, who passed for 3,079 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2021 at Boise State but slipped last fall after transferring to Louisiana Tech, had some bright moments. —Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2024

Here are the increases as passed for 2024-25: Arizona State University Online students will see 2% increase in tuition, while the increases for students on campus is set to vary. —The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024

Green looked calm and in control at quarterback, completing 17 of 22 passes for 243 yards and 3 touchdowns with no interceptions operating coordinator Bobby Petrino's offensive system. —Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 14 Apr. 2024

Single-day passes for Saturday or Sunday are $106, or $81 for kids. —Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 9 Apr. 2024

Following her Grammy win, Russell made headlines when Tennessee House Republican Caucus Chair Jeremy Faison blocked a resolution to honor her, despite allowing a similar resolution to pass for Paramore after the group won its first Grammy. —Xander Zellner, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2024

What to Consider This family-friendly hotel may not appeal as much to visitors without kids (use the spa pool with a treatment or day pass for a child-free experience). —Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024