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as in circumvented
to avoid by going around
we can bypass the traffic jam if we take this other road
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2
as in ignored
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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as in avoided
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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Recent Examples of bypassed
Basic skills asked of employees in entry-level positions may be bypassed in favor of more advanced knowledge, writes automotive reporter Jackie Charniga.
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Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Critics, meanwhile, contend the president bypassed the proper review process.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The administration has bypassed concerns raised by preservationists and so far stopped short of seeking approval from the commission overseeing construction on federal buildings.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
At the same time, Platner has suggested that opponents, both Republican and Democrat, have deliberately bypassed the possibility of individual evolution and human transformation in an attempt to destroy his campaign.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2025
Chelsea occasionally bypassed the press with Gusto, a right-back playing in midfield, and captain Reece James interchanging positions, but were not helped by sloppy moments.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
The director was asked if the deal with the steaming giant could compromise the film’s theatrical release in the same way as Ferrari, which bypassed cinemas in a number of key European territories such as France and Europe.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
DirecTV does not disclose its subscriber numbers, but Vincent Torres, the company’s chief marketing officer, said the smaller and more bespoke channel packages are drawing younger consumers who have bypassed pay TV subscriptions up to now.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
The practice bypassed all AI disclaimers and audit trails.
—Andrew Guthrie Ferguson, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Critics, meanwhile, contend the president bypassed the proper review process.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The administration has bypassed concerns raised by preservationists and so far stopped short of seeking approval from the commission overseeing construction on federal buildings.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
At the same time, Platner has suggested that opponents, both Republican and Democrat, have deliberately bypassed the possibility of individual evolution and human transformation in an attempt to destroy his campaign.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2025
Chelsea occasionally bypassed the press with Gusto, a right-back playing in midfield, and captain Reece James interchanging positions, but were not helped by sloppy moments.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
The director was asked if the deal with the steaming giant could compromise the film’s theatrical release in the same way as Ferrari, which bypassed cinemas in a number of key European territories such as France and Europe.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
DirecTV does not disclose its subscriber numbers, but Vincent Torres, the company’s chief marketing officer, said the smaller and more bespoke channel packages are drawing younger consumers who have bypassed pay TV subscriptions up to now.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
The practice bypassed all AI disclaimers and audit trails.
—Andrew Guthrie Ferguson, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bypassed
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The man reportedly circumvented barriers that surround the altar, climbed the steps and urinated on the holy structure.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The league could void the Clippers-Leonard contract and order the forfeiture of first-round picks, a penalty experienced by the Minnesota Timberwolves when they were found to have circumvented the cap to sign Joe Smith.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In a separate statement to Whittier Daily News, Rowley claimed that the city had ignored complaints about upraised sidewalks caused by tree roots for years, and stated the city had not implemented adequate inspection protocols.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Kim Kardashian's refusal to watch Fatal Attraction is not going to be ignored by Kris Jenner, thank you very much!—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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By contrast, Lai has avoided implying that there exists one China that includes Taiwan.—
STEPHEN WERTHEIM,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Oct. 2025
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Except for a few urgent medical issues, such as an infected cut, Reed avoided health care providers.—
Charlotte Huff,
NPR,
28 Oct. 2025
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Although there is wiggle-room for the inflationary temperature/energy scale to be a bit lower than the limit set by cosmic rays, the CMB limits on the maximum post-inflationary temperature cannot be evaded.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Oct. 2025
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Ukraine’s armed forces said Storm Shadow missiles had evaded Russia’s air defenses and struck the site in Bryansk which produces gunpowder, explosives and rocket components.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Bypassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bypassed. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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