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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For the season, Ralph completed 82 of 150 passes for 983 yards and six TDs.
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John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Appearing in his first games since 2020, Rivers completed 63% of his passes for 544 yards and four touchdowns with three interceptions, but the Colts went 0-3.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Darnold completed 12 of 17 passes for 124 yards and a touchdown.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Mendoza finished this season completing 72% of his passes for 3,535 yards and 41 touchdowns with just six interceptions.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
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John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Appearing in his first games since 2020, Rivers completed 63% of his passes for 544 yards and four touchdowns with three interceptions, but the Colts went 0-3.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Darnold completed 12 of 17 passes for 124 yards and a touchdown.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Mendoza finished this season completing 72% of his passes for 3,535 yards and 41 touchdowns with just six interceptions.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Pass for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20for. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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