Definition of hownext
as in where
in what manner or way how and where did you meet each other? if you show me precisely how this is confusing, I would be happy to explain

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Recent Examples of how
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The framework used for this year’s pilot course, which was distributed last summer, included an examination of intersectionality, which considers how different identities combine to impact someone’s experience - such as being Black and female. Laura Meckler, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Feb. 2023 The show aims to continue Hagendorf’s mission of bridging the gap between artists and fans sharing inspiring stories, with musicians and non-musician guests discussing how music has influenced their lives. Michele Amabile Angermiller, Variety, 10 Feb. 2023 At the event, Henningsen will discuss the six motivations people principally have when flirting and share how the nature of flirting creates the potential for miscommunication, organizers said. Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2023 And how would an educational institution enforce a ChatGPT ban? John Villasenor, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2023 See All Example Sentences for how
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Adverb
  • The money-where-his-mouth-is progressive has been a constant contributor to Democrats over the years like Joe Biden, Gavin Newsom and Barack Obama.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Money poured in from as far away as Singapore, Taiwan and Australia, according to a class-action lawsuit filed in July against Wells Fargo, where Beasley had an attorney trust account to hold and disburse client money.
    Lizzie Johnson, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Feb. 2023
Noun
  • Ferries are a common transportation method in the Philippine archipelago.
    CBS News, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Windstar passengers can tour the ancient castle at the hilly town’s zenith, lounge on one of the sandy beaches, or visit an olive grove, where extra-virgin olive oil is produced using traditional methods.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Some of that was due to the injuries on the offensive line, but some of it could be attributable to O’Connell’s approach as a play caller as well.
    Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Rocket Lab used a different approach to diversify after achieving success with its small Electron launch vehicle.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • And talk about schlock, surely there was something if not exactly schlocky then definitely sensationalist about Marcia’s way of eviscerating an artist or an event.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • For the styling, the pair brought in Albrecht Goertz, a designer who was still some way from becoming a household name in automotive design.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Gabby Giffords herself is another key part of the campaign strategy.
    Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • His intelligence and technical ability were a perfect match for Bielsa’s high-risk, high-line strategy.
    Amitai Winehouse, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Differences in reporting methodologies, attribution windows, latency or missing signals can all influence how an AI agent interprets performance.
    Roman Vrublivskyi, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Citrin came up with the Andy Wins Trial Process, which is a litigation methodology meant to train and mentor younger attorneys at his firm.
    Matt Emma, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • New techniques can reveal relationships between seemingly unrelated areas and create tools that other mathematicians later build upon.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2026
  • The techniques that made chatbots more capable can also bake in a tendency to hack, cheat and evade human oversight.
    Gerrit De Vynck, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • He will not be sabotaged again, at least not in the same manner as last year.
    Andy Behrens, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Reports should show trends, flag emerging risks and translate technical metrics into potential operational, financial and reputational impacts, allowing the board to assess how the risk is evolving and guide decisions in a timely manner.
    Susana Sierra, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

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“How.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/how. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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