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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as in highway
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Recent Examples of bypass
EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The surgeon bypasses the top section, which is 3 or 4 feet long.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Depardieu was initially scheduled to appear in court on the charges last October but had the trial postponed for medical reasons, including the after-effects of quadruple coronary bypass surgery and diabetes.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Ellie bypasses her real first kill and instead talks about the kid in Kansas City who attacked Joel.
—EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The surgeon bypasses the top section, which is 3 or 4 feet long.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
Coronary artery bypass grafting, the most common cardiac procedure in the United States, was studied mostly in men.
—Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Depardieu was initially scheduled to appear in court on the charges last October but had the trial postponed for medical reasons, including the after-effects of quadruple coronary bypass surgery and diabetes.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bypass
Verb
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However, Russia has set up a shadow fleet of vessels to circumvent a $60 price cap on seaborne oil and the export continues to swell the Kremlin's coffers.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Since 2018, China has weathered a low-level trade war, gaining experience in managing the deepening U.S.-Chinese rivalry and learning how to circumvent Washington’s economic restrictions.—
Zongyuan Zoe Liu,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Apr. 2025
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There was no reason to ignore it or think a switch would get flipped.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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For employers across all sectors, the consequences of ignoring employee financial wellness are significant.—
Kevin Cohee,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Until the masses adopt it, fraudsters can simply avoid platforms that require World ID and continue doing business as usual.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Maria desperately wanted her children to avoid the same path.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Israeli police said officers and emergency workers are still clearing the closed highway, with bulldozers brought in to remove debris.—
Dragana Jovanovic,
ABC News,
4 May 2025
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There are two kolache shops on both sides of the highway, Czech Stop going north and Slovacek's heading south, each offering a slightly different experience.—
Cynthia J Drake,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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Despite the riveting plot, the author teases to PEOPLE that her main character is going to be the aspect of the novel that readers aren’t likely to forget.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Just don’t forget to include a personalized card with your cash gift of any amount!—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The key benefits of integration include: • Enhanced Threat Detection: By unifying security tools, organizations can achieve a holistic view of their threat landscape, enabling the identification of sophisticated attacks that might evade stand-alone systems.—
Bob Kruse,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There are at least some echoes of the ultra-hyper violent God of War, the famed video game series, and that is getting a live-action adaptation on Amazon Prime Video down the road.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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When the original owner of the bookstore needed to move locations down the road, the town residents showed up in droves, creating a human conveyor belt moving the books hand-to-hand down to the new location.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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One evaluator called Green one of the three best pass rushers in the draft, comparing him to former Steeler James Harrison.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The passes are $149.99, $249.99 and $449.99, according to the Skatium’s website.—
Remington Miller,
Arkansas Online,
1 May 2025
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“Bypass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bypass. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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