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as in bypassed
to avoid by going around
we had to detour the construction zone in order to get to the stadium
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as in deviated
to change one's course or direction
we had to detour for a few miles around the section of highway under construction
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Recent Examples of detoured
While northbound traffic along State Street will not be affected, southbound traffic, including CTA buses, will be detoured at Wacker Drive, Clark Street, and Washington Street.
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Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The Shepard closure will continue through the fall and motorists will be detoured along Lexington Parkway, West Seventh Street and Otto Avenue.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 7 Apr. 2026
Police said to expect delays in the area and that all traffic eastbound is being detoured onto exit 40.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 4 Apr. 2026
Drivers will be detoured to stay on I-84, according to the CTDOT.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
Through traffic is being detoured to Sheridan Road via Deerpath Road and Spruce Road during construction.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
South of International, the project would have detoured to a side street to ferry riders and pedestrians all the way to BART’s Coliseum Station.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Traffic will be detoured to the frontage roads.
—Hedija Spahalic, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
My driver detoured onto an unpaved track and our progress slowed.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The Shepard closure will continue through the fall and motorists will be detoured along Lexington Parkway, West Seventh Street and Otto Avenue.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 7 Apr. 2026
Police said to expect delays in the area and that all traffic eastbound is being detoured onto exit 40.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 4 Apr. 2026
Drivers will be detoured to stay on I-84, according to the CTDOT.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
Through traffic is being detoured to Sheridan Road via Deerpath Road and Spruce Road during construction.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
South of International, the project would have detoured to a side street to ferry riders and pedestrians all the way to BART’s Coliseum Station.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Traffic will be detoured to the frontage roads.
—Hedija Spahalic, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
My driver detoured onto an unpaved track and our progress slowed.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detoured
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The malware also bypassed some antivirus software.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 2020, White Sox general manager Rick Hahn was bypassed in the managerial selection process because Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf wanted to hire his old friend, Tony La Russa.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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There’s been times when he’s deviated from such plans in the past for that reason.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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But during the first week of the Iran war, Hegseth’s press briefings deviated from the measured tone expected from high-ranking military officials.—
Casey Ryan Kelly,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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What has also helped its adoption and acceptance, besides the technology working, is that Stacy and his team have avoided trying to reinvent the fan viewing experience.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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For now, Ragans avoided a major injury scare.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Wolverines had only three swats against Arizona, but that was a 91-73 win in a game that was supposed to be the best of the tournament but turned into something else.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Entryway closets in the hotel's suites were turned into mini kitchenettes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Nessel's office alleges that Kalshi has circumvented Michigan's gambling laws by offering users to trade contracts based on whether specific events will happen, acting and operating like a gambling platform and should be subject to the same state laws that other online gaming apps are.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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But the spending measure supervisors approved on Tuesday circumvented that vote threshold.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Most recently, Verbeek swung a deadline deal for longtime Washington defenseman John Carlson, who has scored 12 points in 13 games during Anaheim’s playoff charge.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Gold prices have swung between historic highs and lower levels since late 2025, as geopolitical tensions and trade concerns have prompted some investors toward the safe-haven asset.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Three Georgia high school students were killed and another remains in critical condition after a Jeep carrying teens on spring break veered off a Florida highway and burst into flames, authorities said.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Like elsewhere in Lebanon these days, the conversation inevitably veered toward Israel’s plan for a new long-term occupation of south Lebanon.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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