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

Examples of pass for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Quarterback Caden Veltkamp is one of the better starters in the American Conference, passing for 24 touchdowns last year. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

At another stage, Meyer and McLean scouted New Jersey in search of isolated street corners that might pass for Southern California. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026

Daniels completed 10 of 15 passes for 111 yards and rushed for a touchdown. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

That changed Saturday, as rookie fourth-round tight end Matt Hibner caught five passes for 61 yards, including a 29-yard reception. — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for pass for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore