Thesaurus results for HOWS

hows

noun

plural of how

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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Emails reviewed by The Observer show Vater continued seeking answers into October, questioning which classrooms had been tested, what methods were used and whether the district had adequately investigated possible contamination.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Nov. 2026
Her lab uses synthetic biology and computational methods to predict the genetic codes of ancient proteins and resurrect them inside modern bacteria.

— Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of methods

Noun

Labat says that the more music — aided by artificial intelligence and technology — has moved away from simple approaches to lyrics and melodies, the more he’s been drawn back to them.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2026
With just weeks left in the fall season, Timberland has already gotten off to a strong start as winter approaches.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of approaches

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This enables quantum systems to tackle certain problems in ways that may be difficult for classical computers.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Dailyacc Bandana Scarf Bold, patterned scarves are having a major moment this season—they’re one of the easiest ways to add a pop of color, pattern, and personality to an outfit without a lot of effort or investment.

— Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of ways

Noun

Sharing a row with two strangers on a plane can really test your manners.

— Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
These rules span what Americans would sort into law, ethics, manners and worship, as law professor and an authority on Islamic law Asifa Quraishi-Landes has explained.

— Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of manners

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Gallop uses this information to learn the movements and handling techniques required for the job.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
These techniques allow individuals to drift back and forth between delinquent and law-abiding behavior.

— Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of techniques

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That should include minimum qualifications for assessors, transparent assessment methodologies, conflict-of-interest disclosures and independent quality oversight.

— Avani Desai, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
The numbers can’t be compared apples to apples, however, as the methodologies and age ranges differed.

— David K. Li, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026

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