1
as in to circumvent
to avoid by going around
we can bypass the traffic jam if we take this other road
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2
as in to ignore
to fail to give proper attention to
a serious news event that was bypassed by the mainstream media so that they could concentrate on celebrity gossip
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as in to avoid
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness
you can bypass the graduation requirements if you do enough extra credit
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Recent Examples of bypass
Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers fast-tracked the measure ahead of the commemoration on March 31 — Chavez's birthday — by suspending the rules to bypass committees and immediately take the legislation for a vote.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
These devices contain pumps that circulate water during bypass procedures to regulate a patient’s temperature.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Despite overwhelming and documented opposition, the El Paso County Board of Commissioners continues to facilitate a land-use process that effectively treats the community as an obstacle to be bypassed rather than a stakeholder to be heard.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers fast-tracked the measure ahead of the commemoration on March 31 — Chavez's birthday — by suspending the rules to bypass committees and immediately take the legislation for a vote.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
Those without it need a direct-to-consumer, or DTC, subscription to bypass blackouts.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
These devices contain pumps that circulate water during bypass procedures to regulate a patient’s temperature.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bypass
Verb
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The order distorts the constitutional amendment process by attempting to use executive power to circumvent the amendment requirements that would necessitate state approval.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Privacy advocates argue the practice circumvents the Fourth Amendment and is contrary to a 2015 law that bars federal agencies from collecting bulk data on Americans.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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But all that seemed to go ignored by the presenter, attendees said.—
Jesse Coburn,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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But how can justice, let alone a meaningful reckoning, begin when the killings go on, swept under the rug by state officials and all but ignored by everyone else?—
Brendan King,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The state transportation agency said drivers should avoid the area or use alternate routes.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Texas Rangers avoided a complete meltdown to earn their first victory of the season, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in 10 innings Saturday at Philadelphia.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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State highways and county roads also became impassable, with government agencies issuing multiple no travel advisories amid blizzard warnings.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
26 Mar. 2026
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And don’t forget the basics like dish soap and scrub brushes.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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If the temperature, humidity or acidity is not favorable, these bacteria can also slumber for decades in a spore form – underfoot and forgotten by nearly all except cattle.—
Hannah Kinzer,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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In the 72nd minute, Dudinha, who finished with two assists, stole the ball from Chicago and passed it to Barcenas, who, while moving to her left, delivered a brilliant backheel to her right to evade two defenders.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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To evade interference from electronic jammers, both militaries launch drones attached to miles-long spools of fiber-optic wire - leaving behind a digital spider's web.—
Holly Williams,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The changes at the intersection will mean the addition of two signs that will have flashing lights triggered by people or traffic at the crossing roads.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Another concern of residents was the condition of the RM 2871 road, a major thoroughfare in the area near the development that residents believe could get clogged up by construction traffic.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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With Duke playing keep-away to prevent the Huskies from fouling, Cayden Boozer’s pass near midcourt was deflected, and after UConn came up with the ball, Demary made a shot from well behind the 3-point line.—
Noah Trister,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Pastrnak sent a cross-ice pass to Arvidsson, who beat Gustavsson for a tough-angle goal from deep at the left circle midway into the second.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bypass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bypass. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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