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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Mary Jane Heideman — mom of Katelyn and aunt to Rachel and Faith — shared a statement with The Arizona Republic via text following the fatal crash. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026 There was also the play in which tight end Tommy Tremble got his helmet ripped off via a facemask that wasn’t called on the field. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 Jan. 2026 Italy to pursue legal action Six Italian victims of the blaze have now been identified and their bodies are due to be flown back to Italy on Monday, Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said via his spokesperson Sunday. Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 4 Jan. 2026 The relaxed element comes via the jeans, and the professional chic elements come from the matching long coat and satchel. Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 4 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 6 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

via

preposition
: by way of
entered via the back door

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