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3 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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Tom wanted to circumvent the toy store to surprise his sister.
The ant found a way to circumvent the tall grass in the field.
Emily and her friends tried to circumvent the busy street.

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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