how
adverb
in what way or manner; by what means?.
hows
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pluralof how.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Longtime ‘SportsCenter’ anchor Shae Cornette has been named the new hows of ‘First Take,’ ESPN’s popular sports debate show starring Stephen A. Smith.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2025
"We think it's crucial to understand the hows in order to develop new treatments and new ways of supporting that group of children."
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2025
Physicists believe that there must have been some primordial imbalance that allowed matter to dominate the universe, yet the hows and whys remain open questions.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 27, 2023
I love that Beranbaum specifies weights in grams as well as ounces, and almost every recipe includes pro tips that explain the whys, whats and hows behind her methods.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 6, 2022
I have to hear the hows and whys and what-ifs.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
