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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As part of the program, the Assistance League provides shoes, clothing and books to children in Vista, Oceanside and Carlsbad via an ALNC Advocate dedicated to each school. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026 For more active travelers, the via ferrata is an adrenaline-pumping, strength-testing way to get a different view of Ronda’s attractions. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026 Brito and Ramirez each confirmed their signings via Instagram, and signing ceremony photos of Silverio and Pereira with chief baseball officer Craig Breslow were posted to social media by Baseball America’s Ben Badler. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026 Sure enough, the Sacketts’ wetlands were near a ditch that fed into a creek, which flowed into the much-larger Priest Lake, putting it under EPA jurisdiction via an interpretation of the law that prevailed for decades. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 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 17 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

via

preposition
: by way of
entered via the back door

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