1
as in to bypass
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness
employees who try to circumvent the company's dress code
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as in to avoid
to avoid by going around
circumvented the traffic jam by taking an alternate route
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as in to traverse
to travel completely around
most casual joggers will be able to circumvent the reservoir without too much of a strain
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Recent Examples of circumvent
The reconciliation process could help the bill advance in the Senate by circumventing filibusters, advancing partisan tax or spending bills with a simple majority.
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Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2026
New ways to circumvent the limitations are already in the works.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
And while there are certain account types to avoid and critical mistakes to circumvent, there are plenty of high-rate accounts still worth serious consideration right now.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
And, as the Campaign Legal Center has reported, a combination of vague rules and lack of enforcement has led to super PACs often finding ways to circumvent the no coordination with the candidate requirement.
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Richard J. Davis,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
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Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2026
New ways to circumvent the limitations are already in the works.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
And while there are certain account types to avoid and critical mistakes to circumvent, there are plenty of high-rate accounts still worth serious consideration right now.
—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
And, as the Campaign Legal Center has reported, a combination of vague rules and lack of enforcement has led to super PACs often finding ways to circumvent the no coordination with the candidate requirement.
—
Richard J. Davis,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
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As fans leave Miami Stadium following World Cup matches, many are finding a way to bypass heavy gridlock by utilizing a free, county-run shuttle system.
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The stern warning underscores Tehran's resolve to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz and to resist transits that bypass its authorization.
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To avoid a deluge of applications from every theater in America, Cockrum decided to make grants by invitation.
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Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters.
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Thursday saw the highest number of vessels traversing the strait since April, according to marine intelligence firm AXSMarine.
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While the Deschutes River Trail makes traversing the area particularly leisurely, travelers can take advantage of Veo, a bike-sharing program that makes getting around quick and fun.
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Federal officials said Herbert Leon Kimble, 60, was arrested in the Philippines after allegedly evading authorities for nearly two years.
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Disclosure Day sees Daniel (O'Connor) and Margaret (Blunt) racing to evade the sinister Wardex corporation with the ultimate goal of disclosure.
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Night is falling in Altadena as bats circle, peacocks wail and photographer Kevin Cooley tries to capture what’s left of a tree.
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Caglianone circled the bases for the sixth time in his last five games.
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The comedy series followed Kimmy Schmidt, a woman who tries to adjust to normal life by moving to New York City after escaping a cult.
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Many high-achieving women, despite outward success, secretly feel exhausted and long to escape their demanding lives.
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Lend your home a bohemian touch with Safavieh’s rug encircled with jute medallions.
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Cheers roared from the crowd encircling the concrete arena as two skateboarders slammed into each other at top speed.
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Price is where almost every search starts, and the difference between countries is hard to ignore.
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By the time the sponsor wants to sell, the buyer sees what the sponsor ignored.
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“Circumvent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumvent. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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