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BYPASSING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Bypassing.

Bypassing - as a noun

A highway that encircles an urban area so that traffic does not have to pass through the center

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beltway15ring roadringway14

A surgically created shunt (usually around a damaged part)

A conductor having low resistance in parallel with another device to divert a fraction of the current

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
electrical shuntshunt8

Bypassing - as a verb

Avoid something unpleasant or laborious

Example: "You cannot bypass these rules!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get aroundshort-circuit

Example Sentences

"The hackers found a way of bypassing the security system."
"The information was leaked by bypassing the privacy settings."
"The company implemented new measures to prevent employees from bypassing protocols."
"The politician accused his opponent of bypassing the approval process."
"The hiker found a clever way of bypassing the blocked trail."
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Word Game Points

Is BYPASSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bypassing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BYPASSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is BYPASSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bypassing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BYPASSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is BYPASSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bypassing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BYPASSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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