as how

conjunction

: that
allowed as how she was glad to be here

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Fans here have seen that play out first-hand — in how the roster could be built before the season, as well as how the team is performing on the field. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 Here’s a closer look at the board as well as how my model forecasts every AFC West team’s season — including why the projections mirror the expectations of books. Austin Mock, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Those accusations were false, and based on a prolific misunderstanding of where the team gets most of its revenue, who owns the majority of the organization, as well as how much of their television income comes from cable company Spectrum. Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Protein powders are a US$20 billion industry, and their popularity reflects both the idea that dietary proteins can support muscle growth and reduce muscle loss as well as how lucrative protein supplements can be. Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as how

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of as how was in 1748

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“As how.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20how. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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