by way of

phrase

Synonyms of by way ofnext
1
: for the purpose of
2
: by the route through : via

Examples of by way of in a Sentence

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Stammen said late last night by way of acknowledging his plight. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2026 Always drawn toward acting, Franklyn-Miller made his way into the industry by way of modeling, which led to commercials and booking smaller TV and film roles in recent years. Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 In the photo, Kate leaned against a rock while sporting a black hooded windbreaker and baseball cap, no frills outside of her sapphire and diamond wedding and engagement ring by way of Princess Diana. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of by way of was in the 14th century

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“By way of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20way%20of. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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