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
Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
And sure enough, the Mid-Atlantic Brood Map, which tracks cicada populations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, shows Brood 14 utterly bypassing the Free State.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2025
Franciscan Health Crown Point earns national notice Franciscan Health Crown Point has been recognized as being in the top 100 in the nation for medical excellence in major cardiac surgery and coronary bypass surgery by CareChex® Awards by BluCareChex Quantros, a release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
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Verb
However, the Trump administration is now pursuing a more direct approach by pushing through spending cuts via the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), bypassing Congress in the process.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
And sure enough, the Mid-Atlantic Brood Map, which tracks cicada populations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, shows Brood 14 utterly bypassing the Free State.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
As were those with a history of significant heart problems (heart attack, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, coronary angioplasty or ‘stents’) and/or a family history of premature (before age 40) death from cardiac causes.
—New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2025
Franciscan Health Crown Point earns national notice Franciscan Health Crown Point has been recognized as being in the top 100 in the nation for medical excellence in major cardiac surgery and coronary bypass surgery by CareChex® Awards by BluCareChex Quantros, a release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bypass
Verb
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Trying to circumvent that process by removing or intimidating a judge – with violence or with impeachment – could endanger both judges and their families, and American democracy, experts and legal scholars say.—
Henry Gass,
The Christian Science Monitor,
12 Mar. 2025
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But Consumer Reports was able to easily circumvent that restriction by simply playing an audio recording from a computer.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC News,
10 Mar. 2025
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But not everyone ignores them, and, unlike Moyer, not everyone has an E-ZPass account to check.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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Issues with citations and publisher control The CJR researchers also uncovered evidence suggesting some AI tools ignored Robot Exclusion Protocol settings, which publishers use to prevent unauthorized access.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Also, avoiding the snooze button, which harms your sleep.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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The initial vote to proceed was 62-38, triggering a process that led to passage of the funding bill late today and avoid a shutdown.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The highway segment sees average daily traffic volumes ranging from 48,000 vehicles at its north end, near C-470, to 30,000 around Highlands Ranch Parkway, according to state traffic data.—
John Aguilar,
The Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2025
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Here’s your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The plot for the fourth Spider-Man is being kept under wraps, with the last film, No Way Home, ending with the world forgetting that teenager Peter Parker was Spider-Man, including MJ (Zendaya).—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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Prescriptions: Aside from your pill bottles don’t forget your eyeglasses or contact lenses.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Van Lith has competed in four conference title games over the span of her career, but this was the first time the title didn’t evade her.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Sibley ran across the lot, behind some other cars parked in the car wash bays and behind a dumpster while trying to evade the gunmen, the footage shows.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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New York has completed the first leg of its road back-to-back.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The truck rolled over and slid several hundred feet down the road, emitting sparks and spilling gasoline through a breach in the tank.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
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The scoop pass is a piece of skill former Denmark midfielder Michael Laudrup mastered in the 1980s and 1990s.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Now, Lawrence will become a key piece of the Seahawks' defense, and a pass rush specialist that can aid the unit improve in 2025.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Bypass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bypass. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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