Circumnavigate vs. Circumvent
Circumnavigate
Definition
Circumnavigate means to travel all the way around something, typically used in the context of traveling around the Earth or an island.
Circumvent
Definition
Circumvent means to find a way around an obstacle or to avoid a problem or rule, often in a clever or deceptive manner.
Example
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In 1519, Magellan set out to circumnavigate the globe.
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The team planned to circumnavigate the island in a single day.
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She dreamed of being the first woman to circumnavigate the world solo by sail.
Example
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She found a way to circumvent the strict rules of the competition.
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To save time, he tried to circumvent the traffic by taking back roads.
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The company used legal loopholes to circumvent the new regulations.