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17 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Circumvent' in a Sentence

"To navigate around or avoid; to go past or bypass, especially to avoid facing or addressing a specific issue or obstacle." more

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The little mouse had to circumvent the cat to reach its cozy hole in the wall.
Tom wanted to circumvent the toy store to surprise his sister.
The pirate captain devised a plan to circumvent the enemy's blockade and reach the hidden treasure.
Maria found a way to circumvent the traffic jam by using a different route.
To avoid traffic, we decided to circumvent the crowded city center and take a scenic route.
Sarah decided to circumvent the traffic by taking a shortcut through the quiet neighborhood streets.
The clever rabbit tried to circumvent the fox by taking a different path.
He always finds a way to circumvent traffic jams during rush hour.
To avoid the big puddle, Tommy tried to circumvent it by hopping from stone to stone.
The ant found a way to circumvent the tall grass in the field.
The clever fox tried to circumvent the farmer's traps to get to the juicy apples.
Instead of facing the challenging problem directly, she decided to circumvent it by finding an alternative solution.
They decided to circumvent the crowded playground and take a different path.
Emily found a secret way to circumvent the tall shelves in the library and reach her favorite books.
Emily and her friends tried to circumvent the busy street.
Instead of confronting the dragon directly, the knight decided to circumvent it and sneak into the castle.
The hikers had to circumvent a fallen tree blocking their path on the trail.

Circumvent

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verbTo navigate around or avoid; to go past or bypass, especially to avoid facing or addressing a specific issue or obstacle.

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Last Updated On: February 24, 2024
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