BYPASS Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of bypass

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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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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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

Verb

If the victim approves the request, Microsoft issues valid authentication tokens to enable access to the victim’s account without needing to steal a password or directly bypass multi-factor authentication. — Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Another is Judge Sweeney bypassing a temporary restraining order (TRO) to issue a more lasting preliminary injunction (PI). — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Noun

Iran’s proxies in Yemen have threatened to cut off a major bypass of the Strait of Hormuz, through which oil tanker traffic has slowed dramatically in recent days. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026 Nearly three years later, the pioneers behind the double neural bypass have offered updates on their findings and Thomas’ progress. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bypass

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bypass

Verb

The new cap would then presumably include many of the third-party name, image, likeness deals that circumvent the current cap — many arranged by schools' multimedia rights groups.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
There has been an ongoing war between some employees and companies to circumvent the intent of return-to-office mandates.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of circumvent

Verb

Renner said Donalds is ignoring base Republican voters in his campaign, especially by refusing to debate him, Collins and conservative activist and investor James Fishback.

— Gray Rohrer, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
The simple, rather depressing, and completely overwhelming fact of the matter is that the Marvel Cinematic Universe cannot be ignored, even as superhero fatigue has definitively set in at the global box office.

— David Sims, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

Definition of ignore

Verb

The best way to avoid West Nile virus infection is to take precautionary measures to avoid mosquito bites.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Kremer has allowed 12 home runs in seven starts this year, avoiding a home run in only one of those turns and ceding multiple homers in three of them.

— Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of avoid

Noun

Video from his dash camera shows the aircraft gliding under a highway sign, missing it by mere feet, before touching down in the empty lanes.

— Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
The famed highway—which turns 100 this year—passes through bustling cities, natural landmarks, and quirky roadside attractions, so there’s plenty of things to see (and do) along the way.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of highway

Verb

And by lunch, the bloody tableau has been forgotten, right on time for the arrival of Robert Mallory, the new student Susan had warned the others about.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
While Collins tries to refocus the conversation back on his conservative agenda, Democrats are working hard to ensure voters don’t forget about the drama.

— Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of forget

Verb

Officials say that has made cross-border cooperation increasingly important, as criminal groups frequently move people and goods across neighboring countries to evade law enforcement.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Not long afterward, the group heard drones in the sky and started moving again, perhaps to evade capture by the military.

— Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of evade

Noun

Winston did float a late interception to corner Art Green in the end zone, however, on his final pass.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
But while national leaders and diplomats work to free up crucial waterways through which much of the world’s trade passes, another transport phenomenon is tentatively underway.

— Firmesk Rahim, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026

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