as in to circumvent
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness
are you sure there's no way to shortcut the entrance requirements?
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Recent Examples of shortcut
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
Despite the fridge’s undeniable importance in keeping our food fresh, beverages perfectly chilled, and kitchens fully functional, many of us cut corners and take shortcuts when cleaning this appliance.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Unfortunately this shortcut to producing amazing spirits has a downside; the cost is high in terms of evaporation, which can exceed 10% per year.
—Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Verb
These desserts not only come together fast, but many use shortcuts like cake mix or instant pudding to help keep the stress levels low.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
Despite the fridge’s undeniable importance in keeping our food fresh, beverages perfectly chilled, and kitchens fully functional, many of us cut corners and take shortcuts when cleaning this appliance.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
Noun
What shortcuts or mental models have made your work easier?
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Unfortunately this shortcut to producing amazing spirits has a downside; the cost is high in terms of evaporation, which can exceed 10% per year.
—Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortcut
Verb
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The administration’s attacks on science demand a response from Congress, especially when political appointees try to circumvent the law.—
Matt Motta,
Scientific American,
10 July 2025
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The front companies are designed to help Iran circumvent U.S. sanctions by using offshore accounts to facilitate payments from refineries purchasing the sanctioned oil, according to the Treasury Department.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Africanized honeybees don't survive in areas with cold winters and don't like high levels of rain, which makes for natural cutoffs in areas where temperatures fall, said Juliana Rangel, a professor of apiculture (beekeeping) at Texas A&M University.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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Experts are concerned that with the cutoff of U.S. aid there could be a resurgence of avoidable disease outbreaks.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Although the film raked in over $44 million at the global box office, the need to bypass traditional studios reflects broader patterns where Black women must build alternative systems to access fair compensation.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Republicans in the Legislature put the measure on the ballot, bypassing a likely veto by Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Our e-commerce shipping model is built to allow last-minute switches between carriers, routes and even destination handling partners.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
11 July 2025
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But that doesn’t mean the club would avoid going that route if the player fits.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Experts say Camp Mystic's requests to amend the FEMA map could have been an attempt to avoid the requirement to carry flood insurance, to lower the camp's insurance premiums or to pave the way for renovating or adding new structures under less costly regulations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 July 2025
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For efficient and safe removal, residents should avoid stacking debris near trees, utility poles, mailboxes, fire hydrants, or meters.—
Robbie Farias,
Austin American Statesman,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The northernmost portion of the path cuts through Macken Park before moving to the road as the park ends at Clark Ferguson Drive.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2025
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People have died in Kerr County and roads were flooding in Kerrville, a city of 25,000 people about 60 miles northwest of San Antonio, authorities said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Dexter stalks his next victim (Marc Menchaca) — a killer who targets ride-share drivers — while the ghost of his father Harry (James Remar) urges him to be careful, and a fidgety Harrison tries to evade police suspicions.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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Ten people involved in the ambush were arrested that night or early the next morning, but Song evaded capture, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Some drove for hours to get there, while others simply walked in off the street.—
Rachel Pearson,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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Haunted by an incident in Boston several years earlier, Tim seems content to walk around the darkened streets, ensuring the town’s small businesses are locked and secured.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 July 2025
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“Shortcut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortcut. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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