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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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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
The ugly Not only did Kenley Jansen get bypassed for a save opportunity despite warming up in Yankee Stadium, he was not called on at the bottom of the tenth either.
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Greg Jewett,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
How long a prisoner has spent on death row does not appear to be a deciding factor; DeSantis has bypassed prisoners who committed their crimes as far back as the 1970s, scheduling the executions of men convicted of murders committed decades later.
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Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
30 June 2026
Having bypassed Tyler Herro’s extension window in October, there otherwise would have to be a return to such a high-stakes decision when his extension window opened in July.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Though long bypassed by interstates, the historic highway, home of scenic vistas and roadside curiosities, continues to attract travelers searching for an America of yesterday.
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David Morgan,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
While 9 in 10 parents support the move, experts warn of potential enforcement challenges, citing Australia's mixed results where many children bypassed similar bans or moved to less regulated sites.
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Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
These vibrant cable locks loop into the zippers of your carry-on, checked suitcase, or duffel bag, and have a three-digit combination that can be safely bypassed by TSA for quick inspections, no bolt cutter needed.
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Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Gut researchers say that, in many cases, this advice has bypassed the evidence.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
24 June 2026
The Hawks went 19-4 with McCollum as a starter through the end of the regular season and a playoff berth that bypassed the Play-In Tournament for the first time in four seasons.
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Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
Greg Jewett,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
How long a prisoner has spent on death row does not appear to be a deciding factor; DeSantis has bypassed prisoners who committed their crimes as far back as the 1970s, scheduling the executions of men convicted of murders committed decades later.
—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
30 June 2026
Having bypassed Tyler Herro’s extension window in October, there otherwise would have to be a return to such a high-stakes decision when his extension window opened in July.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Though long bypassed by interstates, the historic highway, home of scenic vistas and roadside curiosities, continues to attract travelers searching for an America of yesterday.
—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
While 9 in 10 parents support the move, experts warn of potential enforcement challenges, citing Australia's mixed results where many children bypassed similar bans or moved to less regulated sites.
—
Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
These vibrant cable locks loop into the zippers of your carry-on, checked suitcase, or duffel bag, and have a three-digit combination that can be safely bypassed by TSA for quick inspections, no bolt cutter needed.
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Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Gut researchers say that, in many cases, this advice has bypassed the evidence.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
24 June 2026
The Hawks went 19-4 with McCollum as a starter through the end of the regular season and a playoff berth that bypassed the Play-In Tournament for the first time in four seasons.
—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bypassed
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In other words, if that water heater explodes, then the investor will be personally sued for negligence in not replacing it, and the liability shield of the real property company is thus circumvented.
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The clearance eases a confrontation that erupted two weeks ago when the government abruptly barred Anthropic from giving foreign nationals access to Mythos 5 and a related model, Fable 5, over fears that security guardrails could be circumvented.
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Their food might be the first mention in Talat’s many accolades, but their bar program can’t be ignored.
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Not only were the rules misapplied, according to an expert referee with years of elite experience, but similar plays during this tournament have been ignored.
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Indeed, the folks in Akron, Amherst and Monroe, among other locales, have long awaited the winds of change, which have avoided blowing out the stale air caused by chronic losing.
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Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo avoided a suspension for the start of this year’s tournament after a foul during a World Cup qualifier match.
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On the phone, my friend Monika is telling me about a lost dog in her Salt Lake City neighborhood, a blue heeler who’s been seen limping and has evaded capture.
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Russia intercepts most Ukrainian long-range drones but some have evaded Russian air defenses.
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“Bypassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bypassed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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