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
Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Congressional Republicans added the debt ceiling to the larger budget package to bypass negotiating with Democrats on the issue, since the budget legislation can move forward in the Senate without support from across the aisle.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 22 May 2025
Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 May 2025
However, some bypass techniques go unpatched for long periods.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The fund bypasses traditional capital controls even when the rest of the Ukrainian economy might be locked down—tough stuff.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Congressional Republicans added the debt ceiling to the larger budget package to bypass negotiating with Democrats on the issue, since the budget legislation can move forward in the Senate without support from across the aisle.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 22 May 2025
Noun
Development: Healthcare providers initially thought BADAS was related to bowel bypass surgery.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 May 2025
However, some bypass techniques go unpatched for long periods.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bypass
Verb
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Estonia said that a Russian military jet violated its airspace on May 13 after the Estonian Navy tried to stop the tanker Jaguar, believed to be in Moscow's shadow fleet that circumvents oil sanctions.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Apple claimed the gaming giant violated its policies by introducing a way for users to circumvent Apple’s in-app payment system.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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Employees who feel misunderstood or ignored are more likely to disengage and seek opportunities elsewhere.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Hoerner avoided the tag, which would’ve been the second out of the inning.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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The collection avoids rigid standards by mixing tailored silhouettes with combat trousers and chunky sneakers.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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There are about 545 active capital projects planned for this year on state highways, bridges and roads.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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This case follows another that occurred in 2018, when armed men kidnapped two members of the musical group Los Norteños de Río Bravo, whose bodies were later found on the federal highway connecting Reynosa to Río Bravo, Tamaulipas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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Her husband, Kevin, forgot to put them on that morning.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Just don’t forget to click the coupon for extra savings.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Penguin Press, June 17 Image El Dorado Drive by Megan Abbott After skipping town to evade a nagging creditor in 2008, Harper returns to her Detroit suburb months later to find her two older sisters, once in the throes of debt, sporting fresh highlights and driving a Lexus.—
Laura Thompson,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The former prisoners who have continued to evade police for nearly a week include Leo Tate, Jermaine Donald, Derrick Groves, Lenton Vanburen and Antoine Massey, according to USA Today, while Corey Boyd, Gary Price, Kendell Myles, Robert Moody, and Dkenan Dennis have been re-arrested.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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There are also four Nation Forest System roads that are impacted by the fire that need to be assessed for hazards.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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Panahi was last in the Cannes Competition with 3 Faces in 2019, a political road movie starring Iranian star Behnaz Jafari.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 May 2025
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The star received the pass from Haliburton and converted on a fastbreak layup, which was his 39th point, a playoff career-high.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
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Tickets are $50 for a general admission ticket and VIP passes are $125, which includes early entrance and exclusive food tastings.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bypass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bypass. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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