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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Jack Lang What was Guti’s ‘Heel of God’? Vinicius Jr’s smart assist for Valverde prompted many references to one of the most memorable moments in Real Madrid’s recent history: Guti’s ‘Heel of God’ pass for Karim Benzema in 2010.
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Jack Lang, New York Times, 26 June 2025
And earlier this month, the deadline passed for trans soldiers to voluntarily separate from the armed forces.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
Prescott completed 68 percent of his passes for over 3,600 yards and tossed 23 touchdowns to just four interceptions.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
In his seven games, Williams has completed 61.9 percent of his passes for 657 yards and four touchdowns with two interceptions.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
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Jack Lang, New York Times, 26 June 2025
And earlier this month, the deadline passed for trans soldiers to voluntarily separate from the armed forces.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
Prescott completed 68 percent of his passes for over 3,600 yards and tossed 23 touchdowns to just four interceptions.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
In his seven games, Williams has completed 61.9 percent of his passes for 657 yards and four touchdowns with two interceptions.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
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“Pass for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20for. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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