what with

phrase

—used to introduce the part of a sentence that indicates the cause of something

What with school and sports, she's always busy.

Examples of what with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The former five-star recruit never seriously contended for a starting job there, what with Mario Cristobal bringing in Bo Nix before Thompson’s second season. — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 24 July 2026

There were always going to be a lot of them, what with the World Cup and holiday weekend and, oh yes, the white-veil occasion of a singer and a football player. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026

Their relationship is a challenge, what with Deborah being pissed and Ava navigating her anger as well as the demands of an unrelenting, unfamiliar job. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026

The Atlanta Braves may have gotten off to a rocky start this year, what with so many key players sidelined with injuries until later in the season, but hope springs eternal. — Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026