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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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
Chase Jordan
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
However, bypassing Apple's new protection required experienced researchers.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Connie Ogle
updated May 15, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
The system can direct air to the bypass third stream to improve fuel efficiency and cooling.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
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Verb
In November 2022, Cuthbertson underwent quadruple-bypass open-heart surgery after experiencing cardiac complications a few months earlier.
—Chase Jordan
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
However, bypassing Apple's new protection required experienced researchers.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Noun
Palazon’s wife Maya, who had double bypass heart surgery in 2025, went on Ozempic for health reasons related to diabetes, and Palazon too was prescribed a GLP-1 for severe sleep apnea.
—Connie Ogle
updated May 15, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
The system can direct air to the bypass third stream to improve fuel efficiency and cooling.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bypass
Verb
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Torre’s team, and later The Athletic, dug into the connections between Aspiration and Clippers’ billionaire owner Steve Ballmer, who had invested $60 million in the company, and the NBA announced an investigation to determine whether Ballmer and the Clippers circumvented salary cap rules.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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RevMed’s daraxonrasib cleverly circumvents this problem by acting as a molecular stickum.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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That’s how Ciara found out that Amanda was spending so much time at West’s house while ignoring her calls.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Chow's son testified that the gun was pointed at him, and defense lawyer Shaun Kent said during his closing argument that Cyrus ignored Chow telling him to put it down.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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This victory was as undeniable as the bond between the seniors on this team who did everything but draw up a pact to avoid a third-straight disappointment on the season’s final day.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Safe food handling, good hygiene and avoiding contact with cat stool can significantly reduce your risk.—
Dr. Megan Yanny,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Lopez and Gonzalez, prosecutors said, would follow the victims and ambush them on the highway.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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The same company that helped build highways and cities for a century is now helping build the backbone of the next industrial boom.—
Jay Woods,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Don’t forget to use the code SUNSHINE at checkout to get the extra discount.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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By catering to his ego, international leaders can persuade Washington to forget—or at least to ignore—past tensions.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
3 June 2026
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Capable of traveling at speeds exceeding Mach 5 while maneuvering in flight, these weapons are designed to compress enemy reaction times and evade many traditional missile defense systems.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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Aurora police said Belt-Stubblefield crashed into two vehicles while trying to evade the stop.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Both were able to spot tracks, on dusty roads, and follow the tracks to successfully find wildlife.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Nine crucial years of expansion and solidification of the pernicious institution went by, speeding the nation’s road toward a grinding war.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The combination of large hail and intense rain forced drivers along I-70 to pull off the highway and under over-passes across the northside of Denver.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Like mega-mountain resorts, parks offer season passes to try to stabilize revenue.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
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“Bypass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bypass. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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