what's
American-
contraction of what is or what has:
What's the matter? What's been done?
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contraction of what does: What's she do for a living?
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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But what's been less clear is the role strength-based training might play in lowering the risk of death.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
So what’s his master plan to pull his campaign out of a stall?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Rather, what’s odd is that none of them have anything to do with Whitton’s criminal case, which the court was considering.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
Its quantum systems work alongside classical machines in what’s known hybrid computing.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
She also usually messages me all day, but she’s been quiet, and I’m scared because I don’t understand what’s happening, but I’m sure that something’s wrong.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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