by means of

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Synonyms of by means ofnext
: through the use of

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Nick Reiner is now facing two counts of murder with the special circumstance allegations of multiple murders and murder by means of lying in wait. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 The suspect faces charges of assault by means of a dangerous weapon and disorderly conduct, Lopez said. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Then on to Valoria la Buena, by means of a final 30-minute car ride that would take us deep into the path of totality. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Richard Yakel, 57, is charged with battery by means of a deadly weapon, criminal recklessness committed with a deadly weapon, resisting law enforcement, and four misdemeanors. — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for by means of

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14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of by means of was in the 14th century

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“By means of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20means%20of. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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