Synonyms of vianext
1
: by way of
2
: through the medium or agency of
also : by means of

Examples of via in a Sentence

She flew to Los Angeles via Chicago. I'll let her know via one of our friends. He did some research via computer. We went home via a shortcut.
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But not all iPhone owners have access to emergency SOS via satellite. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026 The plan is to sell directly to customers via its website and eventually expand into third-party retail (already, there is interest from stores in the UK and US, said Alfer). Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026 Johnson’s administration and Burke’s team had discussed the executive order via email and phone calls before the announcement, according to records obtained by the Tribune via a Freedom of Information Act request that shed more light on the rare public disagreement. Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026 There’s something about a tall collar (via a zipper or buckle) that feels super high-fashion. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for via

Word History

Etymology

Latin, ablative of via way — more at way

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of via was in 1677

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“Via.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/via. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

via

preposition
: by way of
entered via the back door

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