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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Getting there Metro Transit is offering free bus and light rail passes for both days of the festival. Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 1 July 2026 The time may have passed for the Kremlin to consider the White House ambivalent as to the fate of Europe. Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 Children ages 3 to 9 can get either one-day, one-park tickets or one-day Park Hopper passes for $50. Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Although it's known for its comfortable lodging, Great Wolf Lodge does offer day passes for those who just want to visit. Eric Lyons, CBS News, 30 June 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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