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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In his first season in Glendale, Hopkins caught 115 passes for 1,407 yards. —

Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025 Philadelphia’s Jalen Hurts delivered a dazzling performance in his Super Bowl debut, passing for 304 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 70 yards and three more touchdowns. —

Jeremy Engle, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2025 Kupp has been a centerpiece of McVay’s offensive game plans throughout his career, catching 634 passes for 7,776 yards and 57 touchdowns. —

Greg Beacham, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2025 Mariota, 31, was the backup with the Washington Commanders this season and completed 34 of 44 passes for 364 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. —

Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for pass for