1
as in circumvented
to avoid by going around
we can bypass the traffic jam if we take this other road
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2
as in ignored
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 avoided
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 bypassed
The courts in each case found that the DOJ bypassed this process, extending interim appointments without Senate approval or judicial selection.
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Bessent, who specialized in foreign exchange in a decades-long hedge fund career, organized a $20 billion foreign-exchange swap with Argentina’s central bank earlier this month — an unusual structure that bypassed the US Federal Reserve, which is typically the lead party in such arrangements.
—Daniel Flatley, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Towns once bypassed by interstates are humming again when the tracks reopen.
—Chelsea Haney
october 25, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
Now, the Würzburg team has bypassed that barrier using optical antennas to create a 300 by 300 nanometer pixel — about one-millionth of a millimeter.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Basic skills asked of employees in entry-level positions may be bypassed in favor of more advanced knowledge, writes automotive reporter Jackie Charniga.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Critics, meanwhile, contend the president bypassed the proper review process.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The administration has bypassed concerns raised by preservationists and so far stopped short of seeking approval from the commission overseeing construction on federal buildings.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
At the same time, Platner has suggested that opponents, both Republican and Democrat, have deliberately bypassed the possibility of individual evolution and human transformation in an attempt to destroy his campaign.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2025
Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Bessent, who specialized in foreign exchange in a decades-long hedge fund career, organized a $20 billion foreign-exchange swap with Argentina’s central bank earlier this month — an unusual structure that bypassed the US Federal Reserve, which is typically the lead party in such arrangements.
—Daniel Flatley, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Towns once bypassed by interstates are humming again when the tracks reopen.
—Chelsea Haney
october 25, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
Now, the Würzburg team has bypassed that barrier using optical antennas to create a 300 by 300 nanometer pixel — about one-millionth of a millimeter.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Basic skills asked of employees in entry-level positions may be bypassed in favor of more advanced knowledge, writes automotive reporter Jackie Charniga.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Critics, meanwhile, contend the president bypassed the proper review process.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The administration has bypassed concerns raised by preservationists and so far stopped short of seeking approval from the commission overseeing construction on federal buildings.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
At the same time, Platner has suggested that opponents, both Republican and Democrat, have deliberately bypassed the possibility of individual evolution and human transformation in an attempt to destroy his campaign.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bypassed
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The man reportedly circumvented barriers that surround the altar, climbed the steps and urinated on the holy structure.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The league could void the Clippers-Leonard contract and order the forfeiture of first-round picks, a penalty experienced by the Minnesota Timberwolves when they were found to have circumvented the cap to sign Joe Smith.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In a separate statement to Whittier Daily News, Rowley claimed that the city had ignored complaints about upraised sidewalks caused by tree roots for years, and stated the city had not implemented adequate inspection protocols.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Kim Kardashian's refusal to watch Fatal Attraction is not going to be ignored by Kris Jenner, thank you very much!—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Boston Red Sox have avoided arbitration with outfielder Jarren Duran this offseason, agreeing to terms on a new contract.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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While administration officials have avoided overtly saying their goal is regime change — Trump has focused his public remarks on fighting drug cartels — the ultimate goal of democratizing Venezuela, and the resulting investment benefits, are front and center in investors’ minds.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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But this freedom evaded Russia because the Soviet system was never fully dismantled.—
Kathleen Collins,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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Data from the agency estimates that 33% of bus riders evaded paying fares in 2025.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bypassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bypassed. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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