bypasses 1 of 2

verb

Definition of bypassesnext
present tense third-person singular of bypass
1
as in circumvents
to avoid by going around we can bypass the traffic jam if we take this other road

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2
as in ignores
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 avoids
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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bypasses

2 of 2

noun

plural of bypass
as in passes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bypasses
  1. ignores
  2. passes
  3. avoids
  4. arteries
  5. highways
  6. roads
  7. passageways
  8. roadways
Verb
  • Tomás forbids it, but Paja, in the style of rebellious teens and younger siblings everywhere, ignores him.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
  • If management ignores negative behavior, team members become frustrated and the work environment is destabilized, Price warns.
    Sally Percy, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of ignores
Noun
  • Members have access to a Single Film Ticket pre-sale, and limited quantities of passes and packages remain on sale.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Sometimes when a quarterback is being aggressive, passes are tipped or other mishaps out of his control result in interceptions.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of passes
Verb
  • The report largely avoids specifics about whose records were targeted and the content of the leaks.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Six Triple Eight smartly avoids over-sentimentalizing the story of these stoic and patriotic women, but also knows when to open the floodgates.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of avoids
Noun
  • Atherosclerosis, the medical term for plaque buildup in the arteries, is the main underlying cause of heart disease.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The transition releases molecules called ketones that offer several benefits, including fewer harmful waste products and, perhaps, healthier arteries, Peterson has found.
    Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of arteries
Noun
  • In preparation for the Games, Leavitt said, Utah invested in infrastructure improvements, including light rail and major highways, creating lasting benefits for both residents and visitors.
    Chris DiLella, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, malls are typically well-located near major intersections, highways and public transportation, providing convenience to future residents.
    Chris Westfall, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of highways
Noun
  • While this burly Ford was no sports car, body roll was nicely planted for its stature on twisty Malibu canyon roads.
    Peter Nelson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Several roads were closed and shelters were open for those affected by the blaze.
    Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of roads
Noun
  • While exploring the cool caverns and passageways below the surface of the Earth, guests learn about the geology, history, and wildlife of the caves (the latter includes the rare ghost shrimp).
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Using electrical stimulation to generate electro-passageways through the skin, the K-beauty device with customized LED lights increases skin’s permeability by around 490%.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of passageways
Noun
  • Officials expect travel impacts because of low visibility and coatings of snow on roadways.
    Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Thousands of residents packed into cars trying to leave the city before the rebel takeover jammed roadways, citizens told Reuters.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of roadways
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