as in methods
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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Noun
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Many existing models still rely on empirical methods developed several decades ago.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025 -
The aforementioned methods account for around half of all participants.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Reflecting different creative approaches and scopes of production.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lightweight luggage, versatile clothing, and clever carry-on strategies that anticipate the little headaches most travelers overlook.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Despite over a century of investigation, there is still no cure, but advances in diagnostic tools, treatments and preventive strategies continue to offer hope for slowing the disease and improving quality of life for patients and caregivers.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Wellington, New Zealand AP — There are easier ways to cross an ocean, but few are as slick or stylish as the remora’s whale-surfing joyride.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Electric vehicles have accelerated the search for more efficient and affordable ways to power next-generation transport.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For my British mum, Paddington was manners, tea, and marmalade sandwiches.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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Halsey might be welcoming fans back to the badlands, but that doesn’t mean people are allowed to have bad manners at their shows.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Known for sustainable, eco-friendly practices, Fixi blends local ingredients with innovative techniques for an unforgettable experience.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Researchers plan to improve the ACB by modifying its internal components using two techniques.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Mickey & Friends capsule is a continuation of the brand’s strategy to blend archival work with up-to-date fashion methodologies.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Meta disputes the methodologies behind them.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Hows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hows. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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