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
Terrence O’Brien, WIRED, 21 Aug. 2024
What better shortcut than an oh-so-convenient makeup set?
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 25 Sep. 2024
Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Set your Mission Control mouse shortcuts as usual. 2.
—Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 22 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Courtesy of Terrence O'Brien iA Writer has dark mode and shortcut integration for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.
—Terrence O’Brien, WIRED, 21 Aug. 2024
What better shortcut than an oh-so-convenient makeup set?
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 25 Sep. 2024
Noun
Remember that these services work best as learning aids and reference materials—use them to improve your understanding and develop your own academic skills rather than as simple shortcuts.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
Set your Mission Control mouse shortcuts as usual. 2.
—Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortcut
Verb
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In August, de Moraes increased the financial penalties and implemented a nationwide ban on X. Musk briefly circumvented the ban through Starlink, which provides internet service to many Brazilians, but he was evidently rattled.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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European companies might circumvent President Donald Trump's anti-diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) program, a legal expert has told Newsweek.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For more modern iterations of the '20s look, look to V-shape waists and dipped hip details rather than harsh hip cutoffs and solid hues.—
Victoria Montalti,
Refinery29,
27 Mar. 2025
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Traditionally, March and April have multiple openings, as shows try to squeeze in before the cutoff for Tony nominations at the end of April.—
Barbara Schuler,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The major criticism was that the policy fails to go far enough or establish clear barriers to protect women's athletes in the college ranks and that the policy allegedly allows trans athletes to bypass the restriction by changing the gender on their birth certificate.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Brokered by the United Nations and Turkey, the deal allowed Ukraine to export grain by sea, with ships bypassing a Russian blockade of the country’s Black Sea ports and navigating safe passage through the waterway to Turkey’s Bosphorus Strait in order to reach global markets.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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On Thursday, Palmer caught a touchdown running a wheel route.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2025
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Train Routes Highlight European Beauty: Most of these routes run daily, come at no extravagant cost and have special details that will make your journey comfortable, scenic and memorable.—
Todd Anderson,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Facing the Marlins for the second time in a week, the Mets (7-3) avoided facing ace Sandy Alcantara, with the 2022 Cy Young Award winner having been added to the paternity list earlier in the day.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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In another legend, the monk was said to have cut off his eyelids to avoid falling asleep during his meditation, one explanation for the doll’s wide-eyed stare.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The back-bone contusion that prematurely ended his 2024-25 campaign after 30 games stemmed from a fall during a Mar. 19 road win vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Several local roads, including Silver Canyon Road, Jean Blanc Road, and Laws Poleta Road, are also closed, according to authorities.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The group has claimed dozens of strikes against Israel throughout the war in Gaza, some of which have managed to evade the country's state-of-the-art air defense systems.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Overtourism is to blame That year, a railway company also launched a probe against four popular YouTubers over their stunt to evade fares on public transport, according to local media.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As part of the sale, KB Home agreed to name streets after several of the farming families that occupied the space.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Each pair of shoes is fitted with cork and foam insoles that mold to your foot shape to provide personalized support and cushioning, while the outsoles are made from slip-resistant rubber that will keep you comfy and confident on slick city streets.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Shortcut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortcut. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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