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
Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Despite these rules, a series of regulatory exceptions has allowed federal agencies to bypass the requirements under specific conditions.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 5 May 2026
Sterling had undergone heart bypass surgery in recent months and was under health care at his home at the time of his passing.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 May 2026
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Verb
The bridge, a longstanding Baltimore landmark, was a vital piece of transportation infrastructure that allowed drivers to easily bypass downtown.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Despite these rules, a series of regulatory exceptions has allowed federal agencies to bypass the requirements under specific conditions.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Noun
The Online Age Verification Amendments, which go into effect on May 6, include a provision targeting VPNs and proxy networks that can conceal your location and bypass age-verification laws.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 5 May 2026
Sterling had undergone heart bypass surgery in recent months and was under health care at his home at the time of his passing.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bypass
Verb
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Digital media give more prominence to the role of scientists and PR professionals who can directly appeal to the public, circumventing the gatekeeping function that science journalists performed.—
Prodromos Yannas,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
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Lower courts likely won't approve a measure that aims to circumvent a Supreme Court ruling and would probably reject any law that ties the provision of general government services to the behaviors of the recipients, Smith said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Ricketts faces four primary challengers of his own, but he's mostly ignored those rivals to put more attention towards Osborn in what could be a competitive race.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Common laundry habits — ignoring dryer vent buildup, leaving wet clothes in the washer, using hot water on everything and skipping the washing machine gasket — can damage appliances, ruin fabrics and even create a fire risk.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The problem is, when your side lack intensity, aggression and cohesion, those traps are easy to spot and avoid.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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October 23 – November 21 The real conversation is probably the one everyone has been avoiding.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Williams happened to be passing by as the young dancer was pushing her car down the highway with a friend, and Williams along with his manager stopped to help and was quickly charmed.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The backstory South America’s largest city sprawls as far as the eye can see with towers and highways, which explains how this part of town (not the most central) has become a hub for meetings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Oh, and who could forget how the monstrosity known as Doomsday is turned into a Jekyll and Hyde paramedic named Davis Bloome (Sam Witwer), while Zod (Callum Blue) borrows a page out of Captain Howdy's playbook by possessing Lex's body.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
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In any event, he’s been forgotten.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Deception is used to evade responsibility, manipulate a partner or conceal betrayal.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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My muscles on fire with tension, sleep evaded me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
Noun
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More Americans are hitting the road, boarding flights and taking cruises this Memorial Day, according to AAA.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Earlier this week, along a desolate stretch of road lined with oil refineries just north of the border between Shandong and Hebei provinces, an awareness of that spotlight seemed palpable.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
Noun
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His thoughts tend to outpace his ability to articulate them in a first pass.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Fortune one-timed a pass from Matthew Edwards from about 40 yards away and curled the ball into the top left of the goal, past Maxime Crépeau.—
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
18 May 2026
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“Bypass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bypass. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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