by way of

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Definition of by way ofnext
as in through
along the way of You can reach the house by way of back roads.

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Recent Examples of by way of Also, condos come with additional costs, by way of HOA or parking fees, which vary widely based on the building and neighborhood. — Emily Hochberg, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 Motorists connect with DuSable Lake Shore Drive from Ridge Avenue by way of either Hollywood Avenue or Bryn Mawr Avenue. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Costco could be seeking out neighborhoods that have high growth potential as part of its business model, which pays off for homeowners by way of higher home values. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026 Previously, Electrek reported that Black Tesla workers at the facility were subjected to racial prejudice by way of wage discrimination, segregation, and racial slurs. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for by way of

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“By way of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by%20way%20of. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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