as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
the environmental activist eagerly launched into an explanation of the hows and whys of developing renewable energy sources
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Recent Examples of how
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2023
Below, experts explain how the new recommendations may save lives—and what else can be done to address maternal mortality in the US.
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Maggie O'Neill,
SELF,
10 Feb. 2023
In a talk with ITV's Tom Bradby, Prince Harry recalled how Prince William, 40, and Kate reacted to his relationship with Meghan, 41 — an American actress who was divorced and biracial.
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Stephanie Petit,
Peoplemag,
10 Feb. 2023
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.
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Laura Meckler,
Anchorage Daily News,
10 Feb. 2023
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Adverb
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.
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Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2023
Below, experts explain how the new recommendations may save lives—and what else can be done to address maternal mortality in the US.
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Maggie O'Neill,
SELF,
10 Feb. 2023
In a talk with ITV's Tom Bradby, Prince Harry recalled how Prince William, 40, and Kate reacted to his relationship with Meghan, 41 — an American actress who was divorced and biracial.
—
Stephanie Petit,
Peoplemag,
10 Feb. 2023
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for how
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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.
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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.
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This is a natural mosquito control method.
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That is hard to achieve in collaborations like film, television, and the Marvel method.
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
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The two parties would take a somewhat different approach for police protection at high-security venues.
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Go all the way and ask for the sugar sprinkle to finish it off.
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New voices, new philosophies, new ways of teaching and new sets of data to parse through.
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Perhaps with that base-mobilization strategy in mind, the Republican National Committee is planning to hold a first-ever midterm convention this summer.
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Building resilience Stephanie Niven, co-portfolio manager of the Global Sustainable Equity strategy at Ninety One, told CNBC on a call on Friday that her team took the view that the rise of intense weather conditions in Europe was creating a structural growth opportunity for investment.
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To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
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Odds and gambling platforms do not use methodologies used by traditional political polling, and therefore are not substitutes for political polls.
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This technique produces a lightweight flat-to-foldable material in one single design, that offers precise control over form and strength.
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His innovative screenplay techniques and ability to present complex narratives in a simple yet engaging manner earned him recognition as one of India’s finest screenwriters.
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But he is viewed by Labour supporters as a more effective, optimistic and plain-speaking communicator than Starmer, who's quiet, lawyerly manner has consistently failed to connect with the public's national mood.
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Authorities have not said whether foul play is suspected, and no manner of death has been determined.
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“How.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/how. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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