how it is

phrase

: the state of the situation
And that's how it is.

Examples of how it is in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Decisions about what proof looks like, how it is delivered and who is trusted to deliver it sit within communications, and demand the same strategic thinking as any high-stakes narrative. Deepa Nagraj, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Its effectiveness will vary based on how it is implemented and the conditions at individual properties. Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 As with any kind of cooking, how a dish tastes is all in how it is cooked. Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 29 July 2026 Tech companies extract information from books, news articles and Wikipedia pages, which copyright holders said is often done without consent, compensation or control over how it is used. Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for how it is

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“How it is.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/how%20it%20is. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster