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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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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Recent Examples of bypass
Barak Ravid, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
More:President Biden bypassed Justice Department in pardoning son Hunter: court records
A White House spokesperson declined to comment but did not deny the internal discussions have taken place.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
New Atlas, 24 Nov. 2024
Use a pair of sharp bypass pruners when cutting back small rose canes.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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The coalition is also pushing a law that gives immunity to members of the intelligence community who bypass the chain of command and send information directly to the prime minister.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
More:President Biden bypassed Justice Department in pardoning son Hunter: court records
A White House spokesperson declined to comment but did not deny the internal discussions have taken place.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Depositphotos The researchers observed that semaglutide led to a consistent reduction in major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in the CABG and non-CABG groups, but the absolute risk reduction of MACE was greater in those who’d had bypass graft surgery: 2.3% vs. 1%.
—New Atlas, 24 Nov. 2024
Use a pair of sharp bypass pruners when cutting back small rose canes.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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Cleo first released a patch for the bug currently being exploited in October, but hackers appear to have circumvented it, and the company is urging customers to apply its new patch now.Matt Burgess, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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The pills don’t work in every scenario, many women who use them to circumvent restrictions fear being prosecuted, and a lawsuit brought by the attorneys general of three conservative states seeks to both outlaw mifepristone for minors and prevent it from being mailed.Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
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Spider-Man is too big a property, with far too much potential and too many fantastic stories to tell, for Sony to ignore the value of any property for long, regardless of the shelving of the SSU for now.Mark Hughes, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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For someone to single out sports betting as uniquely damaging is disingenuous and ignores the broader context of how Americans allocate discretionary income.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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His practice also appeals to those looking to avoid the pitfalls of standard, reactionary medical treatments in favor of more natural, preventive options.William Mullane, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
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Now, unidentified drones are flying over New Jersey, avoiding radar detection.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Winter storm freezes upper Midwest A fast-moving winter storm brought snow, ice, strong winds and bitter cold to much of the upper Midwest, snarling traffic in the Twin Cities and forcing North Dakota officials to shut down an interstate highway.arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Transportation-data firm INRIX says travel times on the nation's highways could be up to 30% longer than normal over the holidays, with Sunday expected to see the heaviest traffic.CBS News, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Never forget his iconic diet book, The Karl Lagerfeld Diet.Keaton Bell, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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The company could win an appeal, forget about all of this, and go back to business as normal (eventually).Makena Kelly, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
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The sanctions target around 50 ships described as aging and often decrepit that are reportedly operating illegally to evade restrictions.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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These malicious programs leverage artificial intelligence to adapt and evade traditional security measures.John Chirillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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At around 9:50 am, NYPD announced via loudspeaker that any workers who stood in the road would be arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.Caroline Haskins, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
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The cases are in a rural part of Kwango province in southwestern Congo, which has limited access to laboratory testing and is difficult to reach by road, according to the WHO.Aria Bendix, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Quarterback Brock Purdy lofted a pass into the end zone, but Williams made an over-the-shoulder grab for the turnover.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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The goalkeeper attempted to thread a pass between Matej Vydra and Pavel Sulc and kickstart a new phase of play… But his pass was loose, allowing Sulc to best the Dutch centre-back.Carl Anka, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Bypass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bypass. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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