Thesaurus results for HOW-TO

how-to

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as in manual

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Recent Examples of how-to The book is a how-to manual for aspiring golfers with tips and tricks for swinging, posture, balance and mental toughness. — Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023 Rising Together by Sally Helgesen The latest book by Helgesen is an action plan filled with how-to tips. — Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023 For more, check out our Best Turntables guide and our how-to article on upgrading your home audio. — Parker Hall, WIRED, 5 Mar. 2023 As a former residential and commercial carpenter, Alex uses his hands-on experience to write practical buying guides, how-to articles, and product reviews. — Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 3 Mar. 2023 To further connect with the community, Gao hopes to one day host classes for home brewing and offer other interactive how-to events. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2023

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One retail distributor wanted to issue chargebacks because the hangers didn’t meet the specifications in its manual.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
The Japanese public get the option of either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of manual

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Mentorship helps transfer institutional knowledge, culture and context that are hard to capture in a handbook.

— John Abusaid, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
That’s the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders — the authoritative handbook of mental disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association and used by mental health professionals in the United States.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of handbook

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The book, out next year from Metropolitan Books, is a guidebook for readers on how to navigate the current economy.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026
Visitors should expect to see Naoero and Nauru used side by side for a while as airlines, booking platforms, maps, guidebooks, government databases, and other travel resources make the transition.

— Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of guidebook

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With some 2,000 tomes ensconced in the Library, passengers can spend hours in a cozy corner.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Over the course of the night, attendees paused to leave their mark by signing the legacy Assouline tome as a guest book, while a surprise birthday cake served as a memorable centerpiece for the festivities.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

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