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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Chase Devoll led the Warriors’ drubbing of Weatherford completing 17 of 23 passes for 213 yards. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026 Sophomore wide receiver Stetson Sullivan caught five passes for 77 yards and three TDs from junior quarterback Dylan Gore. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 Sharman overcame a shaky first half against North Dakota State and competed to the end, passing for 238 yards and a touchdown in the 31-10 setback. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Lumpkin County is a run-first team under dual-threat quarterback Kolson Howell, who has passed for 331 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 473 yards and 11 touchdowns. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 2026.

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