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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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Newsweek reached out to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office via online form and Stockton Police Department via email on Saturday for comment. Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025 Next to this room, and accessible through it via a man door, is a similar lab. New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2025 First-half scoring for Prosper (11-2) came via a 1-yard rushing TD from QB Braeden Imhoff, a 20-yard rushing score from Bryce Robinson and a field goal. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Nov. 2025 Josh Crutchmer is a journalist and author whose book (Almost) Almost Famous will be released April 1 via Back Lounge Publishing. Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2025 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 5 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

via

preposition
: by way of
entered via the back door

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