- past participle of circumvent.
- past tense form of circumvent.
circumvented
Example Sentences
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap through an endorsement deal for Kawhi Leonard is wrapping up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
"Sanctions are being circumvented using ageing and poorly maintained tankers, putting coastlines and marine ecosystems at risk," she said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
It said JPMorgan failed to use voice identification technology as widely as it should, and relied on one-time passcodes to authenticate customers that are easily circumvented by scammers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
With swiftly circumvented filters and no discernment, LLMs deliver “expertise” even when they shouldn’t.
From Slate ● Jun. 19, 2026
By getting hired as a CO I effectively circumvented their prohibition on visiting the training academy and the prisons.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
