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BYPASSES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Bypasses.

Bypasses - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beltwayring roadringway

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 shuntshunt

Bypasses - as a verb

Avoid something unpleasant or laborious

Example: "You cannot bypass these rules!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get aroundshort-circuit

Example Sentences

"The new highway bypasses the congested city center."
"He bypasses the long line by using a VIP pass."
"The water bypasses the dam through a series of underground pipes."
"The email system bypasses the need for paper memos."
"She bypasses traditional publishers by self-publishing her books."
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Word Game Points

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

BYPASSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is BYPASSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bypasses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BYPASSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is BYPASSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bypasses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BYPASSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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