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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Here’s a look at what’s going on with each income class in this E-shaped economy.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
WSJLI: Obviously you can’t give these people official advice, not knowing what their contracts say and what’s legally allowed, but in general what would be smart for them to do?
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
On Sunday nights, I usually plan content for the week and check what’s trending.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
“We are focusing on three questions, what is in the body, what’s causing harm, and how do we remove it?”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
It should be a stupid question, but I don’t know what’s happening.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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