by way of

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

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Three of these cases were shared by way of the agency’s quarterly newsletter, which doesn’t necessarily go to subscribers on the legal actions list. — Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 8 July 2026 Emmys season is about ot begin, and with it, a slew of contenders destined for nominations and memorialization by way of snubs chatter. — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026 The town is home to both a craft brewery by way of Lost Colony Brewery, as well as a distillery called Outer Banks Distilling that specializes in small-batch rum. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 Stammen said late last night by way of acknowledging his plight. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for by way of

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 14 Jul. 2026.

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