via

preposition

ˈvī-ə How to pronounce via (audio)
Definition of vianext
1
as in by
along the way of we're going to their house via the back roads

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
2
as in with
using the means or agency of contacted her via telephone

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Recent Examples of via Voice Recorder transcribes and summarizes in-person conversations, accessible via the Zoom Workplace mobile app. — Gene Marks, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025 Pair your smartphone via Bluetooth and enjoy seamless control of your device through Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. — Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 23 Mar. 2025 The luxury car company recently hired perfumer Julian Bedel to create a fragrance for its vehicles (dispensed via the car’s patented scent-diffuser system). — Susan Campos, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2025 The votes, behind-the-scenes content and membership-rewards scheme will all be available via an app, although there is also a website that quietly went live at fc100000.com. — Matt Slater, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for via
Recent Examples of Synonyms for via
  1. by
  2. with
  3. through
  4. in
Preposition
  • Except he’s lured there in the dead of winter, presumably called once more by the ghosts of children killed by violence in years past.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Refreshments will be served at 4 p.m., followed by announcements.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of by
Preposition
  • Listen to this article The small-school FHSAA state basketball championships in Lakeland were dominated by Broward County boys teams, with three schools winning titles.
    — Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Cricket will end a 128-year Olympic drought but venues have yet to be determined, with the men's and women's competitions possibly extending beyond Los Angeles.
    — Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of with
Preposition
  • Manufacturers Victus, Marucci, and Chandler Bats have all begun selling torpedo bats through their websites, with prices ranging from $199 to $239.
    — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2025
  • It was not understood that the artist, through rigorous pictorial research, was aiming to chart the history of the image of female genitalia in the history of art from the classical period onward.
    — Paola Ugolini, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of through
Preposition
  • Jack Black hosted the episode – for the first time in 20 years – with Elton John and Brandi Carlile serving as the musical guests.
    — Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
  • News at Billboard's 2025 Women in Music Awards on March 29.
    — Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of in

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