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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Still, Purdy completed 65.9 percent of his passes for 3,864 yards with 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The 2024 third overall pick completed 66.6% of his passes for 2,276 yards with 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions last season while rushing 54 times for 421 yards with two touchdowns.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
Israeli Presence in Lebanon: Israel pulled out from towns in southern Lebanon, the U.N. said, but held onto strategic positions near the border as a deadline passed for both Israel and Hezbollah to withdraw.
—Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Willock takes it in his stride, dribbles inside to change the angle, then slips a diagonal pass for Isak’s run in between the Forest centre-backs.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The 2024 third overall pick completed 66.6% of his passes for 2,276 yards with 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions last season while rushing 54 times for 421 yards with two touchdowns.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
Israeli Presence in Lebanon: Israel pulled out from towns in southern Lebanon, the U.N. said, but held onto strategic positions near the border as a deadline passed for both Israel and Hezbollah to withdraw.
—Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Willock takes it in his stride, dribbles inside to change the angle, then slips a diagonal pass for Isak’s run in between the Forest centre-backs.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Pass for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20for. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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