All at the hand of synonyms

prep at the hand of

• by means of — If you do something by means of a particular method, instrument, or process, you do it using that method, instrument, or process.
• by way of — You use by way of when you are explaining the purpose of something that you have said or are about to say. For example, if you say something by way of an introduction, you say it as an introduction.
• through — in at one end, side, or surface and out at the other: to pass through a tunnel; We drove through Denver without stopping. Sun came through the window.
• on — so as to be or remain supported by or suspended from: Put your package down on the table; Hang your coat on the hook.
• over — above in place or position: the roof over one's head.
• via — by a route that touches or passes through; by way of: to fly to Japan via the North Pole.
• with — accompanied by; accompanying: I will go with you. He fought with his brother against the enemy.
• in the name of — a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.
• under the aegis of — guided or protected by
• by — If something is done by a person or thing, that person or thing does it.
• for — for loop
• per — for each; for every: Membership costs ten dollars per year. This cloth is two dollars per yard.
• using — to avail oneself of; apply to one's own purposes: to use the facilities.
• by dint of — If you achieve a result by dint of something, you achieve it by means of that thing.
• by means of — If you do something by means of a particular method, instrument, or process, you do it using that method, instrument, or process.
• by virtue of — on account of or by reason of