as how

conjunction

: that
allowed as how she was glad to be here

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Estrogen appears to be an important piece of the puzzle, affecting inflammation and joint health as well as how the brain processes pain. — Cheyenne Buckingham, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026 In Yaga, even an explanation of something as dry as how ears work can sound suspiciously like dirty talk. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 Any potential user should have access to helpful documents covering key features, use cases and integrations as well as how to migrate off a competitor’s platform. — Kevin Cochrane, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 For Morgan Stanley, investors will be watching strength in merger and acquisition advisory profits, as well as how the backup in bond yields that began in late August may affect lending, M & A activity and startup funding. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 12 Oct. 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 2 Nov. 2026.

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