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.
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Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
13 Jan. 2026
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
For high-net-worth clients in particular, an ethics-first reputation management agency is non-negotiable, since shortcut tactics often create greater reputational, legal, and platform-enforcement problems than the original issue.
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Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 June 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.
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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
Consider this Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil your ultimate summertime shortcut.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
For high-net-worth clients in particular, an ethics-first reputation management agency is non-negotiable, since shortcut tactics often create greater reputational, legal, and platform-enforcement problems than the original issue.
—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortcut
Verb
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In India, for instance, people are using VPNs to circumvent a national Telegram ban imposed to prevent cheating on national exams.
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About 20 African countries actively uphold term limits, the think tank says, while others have abolished or circumvented them, or are under military regimes that have suspended constitutional rule, allowing long-serving leaders to remain in office.
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There is no rule barring Social Security recipients from this type of relief, and there is no age cutoff anywhere in the bankruptcy code.
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This $8 summer top is lightweight, wrinkle-free, and goes with everything from maxi skirts to denim cutoffs.
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As fans leave Miami Stadium following World Cup matches, many are finding a way to bypass heavy gridlock by utilizing a free, county-run shuttle system.
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The stern warning underscores Tehran's resolve to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz and to resist transits that bypass its authorization.
Noun
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On one end, the route took the avocado and papaya from Mexico to Asia.
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Events celebrating America’s 250th birthday mean some changes for fireworks viewing on the Mall and the route of the Independence Day Parade.
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Manhattan matchup The two super PAC networks have largely shied away from producing ads that mention AI and have mostly chosen to avoid competing against each other in the same races.
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Drivers are being advised to take alternate routes and to avoid the area.
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There was another car on the opposite side of the road with major front-end damage.
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From California politics to safety concerns on Sacramento roads, here’s a quick digest of some of the top stories for June 23, 2026.
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Federal officials said Herbert Leon Kimble, 60, was arrested in the Philippines after allegedly evading authorities for nearly two years.
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Disclosure Day sees Daniel (O'Connor) and Margaret (Blunt) racing to evade the sinister Wardex corporation with the ultimate goal of disclosure.
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He is lured by the sound of music down a Montmartre street to Nicholas de Lenfent (Joseph Potter), an old friend from his village who has grown up to be a talented violinist and rakish twink.
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Meanwhile, Downing Street staff are lining the street outside.
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“Shortcut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortcut. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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