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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3
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
Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
This contradictory approach forces builders to abandon larger, more inclusive projects in favor of smaller, luxury developments that require no zoning changes, bypass community review and often provide zero affordable homes.
—Miguel Chacon, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
This type of prompt injection bypasses human awareness and targets the AI's decision-making directly.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The authentication bypass allows hackers to create a URL that accesses an emergency access page for Passwordstate.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
This contradictory approach forces builders to abandon larger, more inclusive projects in favor of smaller, luxury developments that require no zoning changes, bypass community review and often provide zero affordable homes.
—Miguel Chacon, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
Hulu’s film, directed by Rachel Lee Goldenberg and drawing extensively from public records, lawsuits, and media accounts, bypassed Wolfe Herd’s participation from the start.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
This type of prompt injection bypasses human awareness and targets the AI's decision-making directly.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bypass
Verb
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For instance, a land swap between the oil company and Emmett County, may have allowed the company to circumvent a thorough historic review, even part of the land held historic cultural significance.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The company previously created the chip to circumvent prior restrictions on AI chip exports instituted under the Biden administration due to national security concerns.—
Samantha Subin,Chris Eudaily,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Since then, Moscow has expanded its drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, while seemingly ignoring his overtures for further dialogue to end the conflict.—
Matthew Bodner,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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Certainly the idea that having a bunch of wealth will prevent you from getting into heaven has been conveniently ignored by many adherents.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Keep your shoulders relaxed and engage your core to avoid arching your back.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Which cruise lines changed itineraries to avoid Hurricane Humberto, other weather?—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The feature supports lane centering, adaptive cruise control, and gentle speed adjustments to make highway driving more comfortable.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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Crossing a major highway in the dark, and this kind of thing?—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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The four-pack comes with two 4-inch and two 5-inch candles, and each one requires AA batteries for a true set-it-and-forget-it setup.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
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Defensive front is struggling versus the run The Dolphins lost an 18-year NFL veteran in Calais Campbell who has probably forgotten more football than his replacements (Kenneth Grant, Jordan Phillips and Zeek Biggers) collectively know.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Their words will have bolstered his belief, giving him the confidence to show for and collect the ball again in the defensive third just after the break, using a combination of touches and pauses to evade Brentford pressure before making a more assured sideways pass this time.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Herbert was scrambling again, evading defensive end Zach Allen and slinging it right-handed from the 25-yard line while running to his left, just before linebacker Nik Bonitto drove him to the ground.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Following a 12-game non-conference slate, highlighted by home bouts with Utah State and Davidson, as well as road clashes with Virginia Tech and Appalachian State, the 49ers tip off what hopes to be a bounce-back year in conference play — starting on New Year’s Eve.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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Drivers should be prepared for changing conditions that include snow and icy roads.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Miami sends four for the pass rush, loading up against the right side of Florida’s offensive line with Bain and Akheem Mesidor, with the Gators keeping seven back in protection.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Watson came up with an interception later in the second quarter to end a Giants’ scoring threat and continue the Chiefs’ superb play by the pass defense.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Bypass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bypass. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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