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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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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
Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The attack bypasses many standard malware protections because the user initiates it.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Critics argue the White House policy amounts to selective immigration that bypasses refugees fleeing far more acute humanitarian crises elsewhere.
—Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 27 Feb. 2026
In this near-field regime, the light bypasses the diffraction limit and probes nanoscale features.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
Garcia’s finest new dishes underscore his talent for complexity that bypasses showiness.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Scent bypasses your logical brain, hitting emotions and memory directly.
—Christopher Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 2026
This direct-to-consumer approach bypasses traditional media gatekeepers and makes fans feel like insiders rather than passive consumers.
—Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
When public investment bypasses certain areas, residents lose access to opportunity.
—Deborah Archer, Time, 19 Jan. 2026
Verb
As technology bypasses your territory, your surface waterways will lose their geopolitical leverage.
—Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The attack bypasses many standard malware protections because the user initiates it.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Critics argue the White House policy amounts to selective immigration that bypasses refugees fleeing far more acute humanitarian crises elsewhere.
—Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 27 Feb. 2026
In this near-field regime, the light bypasses the diffraction limit and probes nanoscale features.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
Garcia’s finest new dishes underscore his talent for complexity that bypasses showiness.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Scent bypasses your logical brain, hitting emotions and memory directly.
—Christopher Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 2026
This direct-to-consumer approach bypasses traditional media gatekeepers and makes fans feel like insiders rather than passive consumers.
—Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
When public investment bypasses certain areas, residents lose access to opportunity.
—Deborah Archer, Time, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bypasses
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The suit said the scheme circumvents FDA regulations that generally prohibit importation of unapproved medications from overseas.—
Melissa Lee,Paige Tortorelli,Scott Zamost,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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Many of the mistakes or inconsistencies that happen in garment manufacturing stem from human error, which CreateMe circumvents.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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Many women face unique financial realities, such as career breaks, caregiving, and longer life expectancy, yet most financial advice ignores these factors, which can affect women in ways that differ from those of men, according to NerdWallet's personal finance expert Kimberly Palmer.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The real ocean, of course, ignores those assumptions entirely.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Addressing Messi — who famously avoids speaking out on politics — the president stuck mostly to sports.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The service The service at Asher Adams avoids the stiff feel of some other high-end hotels, opting instead for a genuinely personal hospitality style.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Stocks plunged, and the price of oil spiked by fifteen per cent, as Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and gas passes.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Badie, meanwhile, wasn’t a popular man in Broncos Country after dropping four passes in 2025, but was excellent as a pass-blocker as Denver’s third-down back in 2025.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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If a passenger forgets headphones, the airline can sometimes provide free earbuds.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
5 Mar. 2026
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And even host Kristen Bell forgets about the name change.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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But how does one set out to write a biography about the creation of an author who not only can’t be reached, but actively evades the spotlight?—
Costa Beavin Pappas,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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The result is contrasting, suited for a composition that evades singular meaning.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Buzelis pounced on straight-line drives when defenders flew at him on the perimeter, then stepped behind screens to pull 3-point shots.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The guides specialize in different areas (Zwa is a leopard expert, while Moses is a local healer well versed in medicinal plants) and readily share their knowledge on hikes and game drives.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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By maintaining a deep, decentralized buffer of hydrocarbons, any nation, whether a major producer or a critical importer, can sustain its domestic energy flow even when maritime arteries are severed.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The medical examiner ruled her death the result of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, or hardened arteries, possibly due to a hereditary disorder.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Bypasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bypasses. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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