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
Ron Schmelzer, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Caramel candies: Caramel candies are melted down and help provide a foolproof shortcut to making caramel.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
PC Magazine, 15 May 2025
Neighbors said over the weekend that the stretch of road, which is often used as a high-speed shortcut between two local highways, is known to be dangerous.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 14 May 2025
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Verb
Educators are afraid of learners using AI systems to cheat on work or exams, or otherwise shortcut their learning experience.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Caramel candies: Caramel candies are melted down and help provide a foolproof shortcut to making caramel.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
Noun
The main screen grants you access to noise modes, Bluetooth settings, button shortcuts, and a rudimentary EQ.
—PC Magazine, 15 May 2025
Neighbors said over the weekend that the stretch of road, which is often used as a high-speed shortcut between two local highways, is known to be dangerous.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortcut
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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But Epic said that Apple was circumventing the ruling.—
John Yoon,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Although there is no cutoff level that clearly indicates the presence of cancer, many doctors use a cutoff of 4 nanograms per milliliter to recommend further tests with a urologist, according to the American Cancer Society.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
19 May 2025
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According to 2024 sleep guidelines for shift workers, consume no more than 400mg of caffeine daily – about 2-3 cups of coffee – and set a cutoff point at least 4-6 hours before your planned bedtime.—
Marco Buscaglia,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2025
Verb
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There are multiple ways hackers use to bypass fingerprint scanners.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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Don’t even think of trying to bypass the French luxury house’s notoriously long waiting lists by tapping the workshop for a classic Birkin or Kelly.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Cruise remote trails and rock crawl through iconic routes like one to the hydroelectric power plant at Bridal Veil Falls and Ophir Pass to Alta Lakes and Ghost Town.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 May 2025
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And earlier this week, Italy enacted a law that removes the route to citizenship through great-grandparents.—
Olesya Dmitracova,
CNN Money,
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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Conceal Tile Scratches Ceramic tile, marble, and linoleum surfaces are beautiful, but homeowners may avoid them due to fears of chips and scratches.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
Noun
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But, the fastest ever pure-petrol road car at the first attempt is a pretty good result too.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Inside the cozy cockpit, leather, burl wood, and side curtains with sliding plastic windows take the driver back many decades to a time when radios were an optional nuisance—all that mattered was the vehicle and the road.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Noun
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Stately homes line streets, and small businesses dot the downtown.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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Trump arrived by Marine One helicopter as more than 100 protesters at the Trump National Golf Club crowded along the edge of the parking lot along the street.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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“Shortcut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortcut. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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