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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for how
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
  • And while most of the puppets were hand-built using traditional Henson methods, the puppet for Carol Kane’s character, Commander Pelia, was slightly different.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Among wellness practitioners, a detox is usually intertwined with total healing and not focused on a single method.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In other states, a patchwork of AI approaches has emerged, with variance from one school district to another.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The company says these behaviors point toward a different approach to robot programming.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Abbott has previously said data centers should not be built in rural Texas neighborhoods and that developers must pay their own way and provide their own water and power.
    Jack Fink, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • If successful, the approach could give exploration teams another way to narrow down promising areas before bringing in drilling equipment.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Protect a focus window, communicate one adjustment, and let rest become part of the strategy.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers stressed that the work represents a material-design strategy rather than a finished commercial battery.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • However, the same methodology was used throughout the study period, which strengthens the finding of an increase over time.
    Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • While tens of millions of fans count down the hours until the NFL season lifts off next month, the wait to assess the impact of Nielsen’s latest methodology tweaks will only be a few days longer.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • My ‘Harmony’ massage is inspired by Lomi Lomi—a traditional Hawaiian healing technique known for its continuous, flowing strokes.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The technique creates extra grip while maintaining a shiny exterior and preventing the bun from looking flat.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Panettiere’s official cause and manner of death have not been determined, as additional testing results are pending.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • What does the road map to finishing in 32nd place, but in an ethical manner, look like?
    Thomas Drance, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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“How.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/how. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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