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 2024, Ewers completed 293 of 445 passes for 3,472 yards, setting a career-high with 31 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The son of Cooper Manning, the grandson of former NFL quarterback Archie Manning and the nephew of Super Bowl-winning QBs Peyton and Eli Manning passed for 939 yards and nine touchdowns and ran for four TDs this season but has seen only limited playing time since September.
—Jim Vertuno, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
Advertisement The defense dominated and Matthew Stafford passed for two touchdowns in a 27-9 victory that advanced the Rams to an NFC divisional round playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
In 17 games, Darnold passed for 4,319 yards with 35 touchdowns and 12 interceptions after leading the Vikings to a 14-3 record and a wild-card berth.
—Antwan Staley, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The son of Cooper Manning, the grandson of former NFL quarterback Archie Manning and the nephew of Super Bowl-winning QBs Peyton and Eli Manning passed for 939 yards and nine touchdowns and ran for four TDs this season but has seen only limited playing time since September.
—Jim Vertuno, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
Advertisement The defense dominated and Matthew Stafford passed for two touchdowns in a 27-9 victory that advanced the Rams to an NFC divisional round playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
In 17 games, Darnold passed for 4,319 yards with 35 touchdowns and 12 interceptions after leading the Vikings to a 14-3 record and a wild-card berth.
—Antwan Staley, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Pass for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20for. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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