Synonyms of by means of

by means of

phrase

as in by

using the means or agency of

He finally raised his math grade by means of tutoring and extra credit work.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• by
• through
• with
• via
• by virtue of
• in
• per
• by dint of

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of by means of

Richard Yakel, 57, is charged with battery by means of a deadly weapon, criminal recklessness committed with a deadly weapon, resisting law enforcement, and four misdemeanors. — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

The indictment added a special circumstance allegation that the murders were committed by means of lying in wait, in addition to an allegation involving the use of a knife, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

He was also found guilty in June of one count each of fleeing a pursuing peace officer’s motor vehicle while driving recklessly, assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury and driving or taking a vehicle without consent. — City News Service, Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026

After the indictment was unsealed, Nick pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder with the special circumstance allegations of multiple murders, along with murder by means of lying in wait. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Aug. 2026