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on the way

ADVERB
en route
Synonyms
WEAK
along the way bound for headed for in passage in transit on the road
PREPOSITION
via
Synonyms
WEAK
along as a means by by dint of by means of by this route by virtue of over per through through the medium of through this medium with

Example Sentences

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He reached the quarter-finals in California, claiming an impressive victory over Novak Djokovic on the way.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The chip company produces modem systems for iPhones, but Apple is now producing its own modems, with more advanced systems potentially on the way.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

And they learned that Yasser Lopez, a classmate, had been stopped in a car with three friends on the way to a soccer game and taken into custody.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

During the podcast, Offset said he intends to be “totally locked down” in creating new music, teasing that a new album is on the way.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

‘Be safe. Don’t stop on the way and be back in an hour,’ Uncle said.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler