by means of

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Synonyms of by means ofnext
: through the use of

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Cole was initially charged with transporting an explosive device in interstate commerce and attempted malicious destruction by means of explosive materials. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2026 Circe is able, by means of drugs and incantations, to change humans into wolves, lions, and other animals. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 July 2026

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14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of by means of was in the 14th century

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