as in method
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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Maggie O'Neill, SELF, 10 Feb. 2023
In a talk with ITV's Tom Bradby, Prince Harry recalled how Prince William, 40, and Kate reacted to his relationship with Meghan, 41 — an American actress who was divorced and biracial.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2023
The framework used for this year’s pilot course, which was distributed last summer, included an examination of intersectionality, which considers how different identities combine to impact someone’s experience - such as being Black and female.
—Laura Meckler, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Feb. 2023
And how would an educational institution enforce a ChatGPT ban?
—John Villasenor, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2023
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Adverb
Below, experts explain how the new recommendations may save lives—and what else can be done to address maternal mortality in the US.
—Maggie O'Neill, SELF, 10 Feb. 2023
In a talk with ITV's Tom Bradby, Prince Harry recalled how Prince William, 40, and Kate reacted to his relationship with Meghan, 41 — an American actress who was divorced and biracial.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2023
The framework used for this year’s pilot course, which was distributed last summer, included an examination of intersectionality, which considers how different identities combine to impact someone’s experience - such as being Black and female.
—Laura Meckler, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Feb. 2023
And how would an educational institution enforce a ChatGPT ban?
—John Villasenor, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for how
Adverb
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The money-where-his-mouth-is progressive has been a constant contributor to Democrats over the years like Joe Biden, Gavin Newsom and Barack Obama.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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Money poured in from as far away as Singapore, Taiwan and Australia, according to a class-action lawsuit filed in July against Wells Fargo, where Beasley had an attorney trust account to hold and disburse client money.—
Lizzie Johnson,
Anchorage Daily News,
5 Feb. 2023
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As The Athletic reported on Rosenior’s departure last week, Chelsea’s players not only lost trust in his methods, but were also divided among themselves over what was going on.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Students and professionals who learn to use advanced tools will accelerate, while those who rely on older methods will fall behind.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The experience exposed her to the work of American video artists Gary Hill and Bill Viola, who offered influential examples of new videomaking approaches.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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One idea, conversation, or realization can shift your approach in a lasting way.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Knowing how difficult things have been for Beran, Geneva coach Brad Wendell was happy to see something finally go his way.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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April 20 – May 20 Someone meets you in a way that feels easy to trust today.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
2 May 2026
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Alexander Ugryumov, Senior Vice President for Research and Development at TVEL, stated that burning minor actinides in a commercial reactor is a long-term strategy rather than a single experiment.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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In a note on Friday morning, Jordan Rochester, head of FICC strategy for EMEA at Mizuho Bank, agreed that more intervention is likely imminent.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Our team uses an in-house methodology to rank each home warranty provider.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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His modest production is a concern, but speed and athletic ability can’t be taught; technique can.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Because his pass-rushing technique is outstanding.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The dragon’s tail on the Crew-13 patch wraps around Earth in a manner reminiscent of the blue contrail that connects Earth with the horses on the Apollo 13 insignia.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Another challenge is that sometimes DCF has to request police reports from another state and the information is not obtained in a timely manner, the DCF worker said.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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