Thesaurus results for VIA

via

preposition

ˈvī-ə

Definition of via

as in by

along the way of we're going to their house via the back roads

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as in with

using the means or agency of contacted her via telephone

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Recent Examples of via Most of the reduction comes via a new Lightstrike Pro Evo foam compound that’s 50 percent lighter than its predecessors, and designers took inspiration from kitesurfing sails to create a feathery woven upper. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2026 If the car or truck was rented in one state, set to return in another state and crossed into Mexico via a third, the coordination required between three state law enforcement agencies can make timely recovery of the vehicle even more complicated. — Steve Fisher special Correspondent follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 His first screen credit came via buddy Ryan Gosling for 2011’s The Place Beyond the Pines. — Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026 Play of the game KU defensive end Santiago stripped Dampier of the football on a loss of 9 yards via sack at the Utah 17. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for via

Recent Examples of Synonyms for via

Preposition

Her firm sees the Indian currency trading around 97 per US dollar by end-2026 and at 98 rupees by mid-2027.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
New York remains its strongest market, followed by San Francisco and Los Angeles, with Miami emerging as another opportunity.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of by

Preposition

The sketch eventually returns to its original premise, with the father finally agreeing to try the green eggs and ham — only for Sam-I-Am to reveal that Zackary’s suspicions were justified all along.

— Anna Tingley, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
The most generous system is in Denmark, where the state pays 100% of care costs, with no means test.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of with

Preposition

Antetokounmpo then played into the second half for the first time this preseason, creating more highlights with a no-look alley-oop pass to center Nick Richards midway through the third quarter.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
As per estimates provided by Indian market intelligence firm Prime Database, Jio was expected to raise around 377 billion rupees through its IPO.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of through

Preposition

The president talked up Jackson and Senate candidate Mike Collins as part of the White House effort to boost GOP enthusiasm in the upcoming elections.

— DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
For one, even in an age of digital nomads, Schnell’s lifestyle pushes the envelope.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026