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as in to traverse
to travel completely around
the first ship to circumnavigate the globe
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as in to bypass
to avoid by going around
we can circumnavigate the traffic jam if we take the next exit
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Recent Examples of circumnavigate
Few records so thoroughly circumnavigate the breadth of outré music while inviting casual listens to pay repeat visits.
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 13 Sep. 2024
For example, trademark can’t be circumnavigated with an alternative extension if another company in your industry is using the same or a very similar domain name with the .com extension.
—Darpan Munjal, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
Gary Lowe, 66, and his wife, Pam, 69, have long been adventurous travelers, but two years ago the couple challenged themselves to the ultimate trip: circumnavigating the globe—solo.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2024
This dark comedy circumnavigates a series of misunderstandings and coincidences involving a group of clueless characters.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 13 Sep. 2024
For example, trademark can’t be circumnavigated with an alternative extension if another company in your industry is using the same or a very similar domain name with the .com extension.
—Darpan Munjal, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
Gary Lowe, 66, and his wife, Pam, 69, have long been adventurous travelers, but two years ago the couple challenged themselves to the ultimate trip: circumnavigating the globe—solo.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2024
This dark comedy circumnavigates a series of misunderstandings and coincidences involving a group of clueless characters.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumnavigate
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The ships spent the Southern Hemisphere winter in port and began to traverse the Strait of Magellan on August 20.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
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Initial attempts to deploy a helicopter were thwarted by dangerous weather, forcing rescuers to traverse deep snow on foot.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Chao and Moore were also the subject of controversy last year when an independent investigation and report by a civil grand jury accused the two of poor treatment towards city staff and bypassing councilmember protocols.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Here’s the problem: Gmail hackers have worked out how to bypass this link protection by spoofing the link hover text.Davey Winder, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Raising questions of multi-layered identity in convulsive times, the Copia Final standout looks to have several sales agents circling it.John Hopewell, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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The guy who almost single-handedly sent Sean Payton circling another parking lot came out on the Browns’ first play of the evening — a 44-yard jaunt over the middle — and never left.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 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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Orley's warehouse provider noted a surge in demand as companies have started to stockpile inventory to circumvent future tariffs.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Grimes was there, gaggle of kids orbiting her on the floor, transfixed.Jaron Lanier, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
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This new finding challenges earlier results and strengthens the case that Jupiter-family comets — short-period comets that orbit the sun in less than 20 years — could have been crucial in delivering water to early Earth.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 8 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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The bottom line is that these are common mistakes in the business grant application process that can easily be avoided.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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However, despite being the architects of Assad's downfall, HTS's ability to govern over Syria, filled with opposition factions and encircled by expansionist foreign powers, is far from assured.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Another scene involves a Ukrainian drone unit defending another village, mostly without infantry support, encircled by Russian troops.Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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Timmerman told reporters that he was stopped by Syrian officials earlier this year after crossing into the country on foot.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Timmerman said he was stopped by Syrian officials earlier this year after crossing into the country on foot.Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Circumnavigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumnavigate. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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