as in to circumvent
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness
are you sure there's no way to shortcut the entrance requirements?
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Recent Examples of shortcut
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The chance to make something, or do something, with little more than your hands, your determination, and a modicum of skill is the ultimate modern reward, one which no one can shortcut or replicate with AI.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026
Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Finish the shortcut dessert with a homemade vanilla glaze.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
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Verb
The company’s services are designed to work in alignment with how modern search and discovery systems interpret information, rather than trying to game or shortcut them.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The chance to make something, or do something, with little more than your hands, your determination, and a modicum of skill is the ultimate modern reward, one which no one can shortcut or replicate with AI.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
That's why the microwave method has become a popular shortcut for softening avocados and avoiding an extra trip to the store.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Finish the shortcut dessert with a homemade vanilla glaze.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortcut
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
Noun
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If there’s still a line when polls close, a poll worker will stand at the end of the line to mark the cutoff.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Every tournament requires a cutoff, and complaints are sure to follow.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Specialist herbivores that feed on specific plants likely evolve metabolic countermeasures to detoxify or otherwise bypass chemical defenses of their hosts.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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City leaders have often bypassed the provisions of past taxes to continue paying worker salaries.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Officials from Taiwan and Japan are optimistic the route will boost tourism, foster trade and deepen bilateral ties.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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There was a table with plenty of workspace, a charging station with cords, plenty of seating choices, and even a map that suggested jogging routes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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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
Noun
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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
Verb
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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
Noun
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Roughly 35 horses bolted through city streets following the unexpected fireworks, the outlet said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Therefore, consider tanning to be a bit like seeing the police or the army assemble in the streets around you.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Shortcut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortcut. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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