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
Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The group of four robbers was able to bypass security systems and used power tools to break into the Louvre to steal invaluable jewels once worn by France’s queens and empresses, officials told NBC News after the robbery.
—Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Use bypass pruners or loppers and cut branches at a 45-degree angle.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Executive orders have been used too frequently by this and previous presidents to bypass Congress.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The group of four robbers was able to bypass security systems and used power tools to break into the Louvre to steal invaluable jewels once worn by France’s queens and empresses, officials told NBC News after the robbery.
—Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
As a Nuggets assistant for George Karl in 2004, Moe suffered a heart attack and required bypass surgery.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Use bypass pruners or loppers and cut branches at a 45-degree angle.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bypass
Verb
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Online games often ask players to scan driver’s licenses to verify their ages, but Glick said young people find ways to circumvent those rules.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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The redistricting stems from an August decision in which Judge Dianna Gibson struck down the Utah congressional map adopted after the 2020 census because the Legislature had circumvented anti-gerrymandering standards passed by voters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Visiting boats moor in the bay but keep to the far side, close enough to admire and distant enough to ignore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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And, presumably, she’s ignored that.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Division 2 After two one-goal victories to reach the finals, Coronado freshman Audrey Roberts and her teammates used a late surge to avoid another close call.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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That’s because more of these people are often snowshoe hikers who normally avoid steep terrain.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Illinois lawmakers could also consider carving out municipalities under a certain size or tying rule changes to areas within close proximity to public transportation, major highways or central business districts.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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At MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, a spot at the American Dream mall — across a highway from the stadium complex — costs $225 at any group-stage match.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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June 12, 1991, is a day Tammy Tacho will never forget.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Plus, who could forget the Lexus LX, GMC Yukon, Cadillac Escalade and Jeep Wagoneer?—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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An all-cash purchase avoids scrutiny from financial institutions and evades mandatory reporting.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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What emerged, Jackson told the court Thursday, was the portrait of a transient and calculating offender who operated across multiple states and evaded law enforcement for years.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The road to get to the cabin lodgings of Dunton Hot Springs, the 1800s ghost town turned resort tucked in the San Juan Mountains of the Colorado Rockies, is paved with bad WiFi.—
Fiorella Valdesolo,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2026
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Unlike the road to other types of pain, which come from damage to flesh and bone, the road to a migraine is mysterious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the music, pass-holders will get free access to amusement rides inside Kentucky Kingdom, which will be open exclusively for festival attendees.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
23 Feb. 2026
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San Francisco residents would see a 1% tax increase, while the other four counties’ residents would see a half-cent tax increase, if the measure makes the November ballot and passes.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bypass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bypass. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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