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as in circumvents
to avoid by going around
we can bypass the traffic jam if we take this other road
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2
as in ignores
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 avoids
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 bypasses
Don Riddell, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Building on earlier biochemical discoveries, researchers administered a CoQ10 precursor that bypasses the defective step in the energy-production pathway.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
Hydropower advocates hope that the slough alterations and trapping will be enough to curb the invasion without the need for further cold-water dam bypasses.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Trump’s order bypasses that debate and directs federal agencies to examine individual chapters that analysts say already meet the legal thresholds.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025
The indictment, which supersedes charges filed in April, sends the case directly to trial and bypasses a preliminary hearing where both sides would normally present evidence and testimony to a judge.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025
Leucovorin bypasses that blockage.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2025
This bypasses the need for expensive local computer hardware.
—New Atlas, 16 Nov. 2025
The ballot measure bypasses the California Citizens Redistricting Commission, hailed as a nonpartisan method to carve congressional districts.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
In a statement to CNN Sports, Tennis Kenya said that Abdelkader had been admitted to the tournament as a wild card – essentially a tournament invitation that bypasses the need to qualify for the main draw of a tournament or earn a place through the rankings system.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Building on earlier biochemical discoveries, researchers administered a CoQ10 precursor that bypasses the defective step in the energy-production pathway.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
Hydropower advocates hope that the slough alterations and trapping will be enough to curb the invasion without the need for further cold-water dam bypasses.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Trump’s order bypasses that debate and directs federal agencies to examine individual chapters that analysts say already meet the legal thresholds.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 25 Nov. 2025
The indictment, which supersedes charges filed in April, sends the case directly to trial and bypasses a preliminary hearing where both sides would normally present evidence and testimony to a judge.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025
Leucovorin bypasses that blockage.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2025
This bypasses the need for expensive local computer hardware.
—New Atlas, 16 Nov. 2025
The ballot measure bypasses the California Citizens Redistricting Commission, hailed as a nonpartisan method to carve congressional districts.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bypasses
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This gambit circumvents the notorious way that measurements destroy quantumness.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
1 Oct. 2025
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But the Free Speech Coalition said companies might still be liable if a user in a state requiring age verification circumvents geographic targeting with a VPN.—
Jasmine Mithani,
Them.,
3 Sep. 2025
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In episode six, Max and Holly find the memory that Henry has been hiding from, and while Max kind of ignores it, Holly hangs back and watches how Henry is affected by having killed that man.—
Derek Lawrence,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Jan. 2026
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That demand ignores long-standing practice, misunderstands the Bears’ legal obligations and risks undermining one of Illinois’ most important economic assets.—
Don DeWitte,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Early prototypes shown at CES were assembled rapidly for demonstration, but Lumus says the underlying architecture avoids exotic materials.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Jérôme Sans, the exhibition’s curator, positioned the Cookie Factory as a site that deliberately avoids cultural isolation.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The return of wide receiver DK Metcalf is massive for this offense, but from Week 11 on, Aaron Rodgers led the league in targeting running backs, throwing to them on almost 26 percent of his passes.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Young was remarkably efficient, throwing three TD passes of 30-plus yards and going 15-for-20 for 206 yards.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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No one ever forgets the Sedona skyline.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Still forgets people’s names at parties.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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Experts who spoke to Flow Space are hopeful that these new approvals will provide the necessary tools to treat a disease that evades treatment by constantly mutating.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Dec. 2025
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In the film, Sea-Based X-Band Radar detects a missile flying across the Pacific Ocean toward Chicago that later evades interception.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Overall, the Canes’ four drives of 13 plays or more were the most ever in an CFP game.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Jackson Hole, Wyoming Home to Grand Tetons National Park, Jackson Hole is one of the country's most popular family vacation destinations for its staggering natural beauty and varied opportunities for outdoor pursuits like hiking, kayaking, wildlife viewing, and scenic drives.—
Josh Roberts,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Breast arterial calcifications, which are specific to breast arteries, are different from the calcifications common to other areas of the breast.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
3 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, consuming excessive protein can damage arteries and cause heart issues.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bypasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bypasses. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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