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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Also caught 29 passes for 261 yards and one touchdown in 10 games.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
While there are no rideshare services available in Cannon Beach, there is a NW Connector bus route that runs multiple stops in town, with three-day passes available for $25 or seven-day passes for $30.
—Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026
Antonio Freeman caught two touchdown passes for the Green Bay Packers against the Seattle Seahawks in September 1996, an early step in a season that would end with a Super Bowl title.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 20 June 2026
California State Parks is offering a free pass for a limited time.
—Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 19 June 2026
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
While there are no rideshare services available in Cannon Beach, there is a NW Connector bus route that runs multiple stops in town, with three-day passes available for $25 or seven-day passes for $30.
—Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026
Antonio Freeman caught two touchdown passes for the Green Bay Packers against the Seattle Seahawks in September 1996, an early step in a season that would end with a Super Bowl title.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 20 June 2026
California State Parks is offering a free pass for a limited time.
—Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 19 June 2026
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“Pass for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20for. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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