as how

conjunction

: that
allowed as how she was glad to be here

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In Yaga, even an explanation of something as dry as how ears work can sound suspiciously like dirty talk. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 Any potential user should have access to helpful documents covering key features, use cases and integrations as well as how to migrate off a competitor’s platform. — Kevin Cochrane, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 For Morgan Stanley, investors will be watching strength in merger and acquisition advisory profits, as well as how the backup in bond yields that began in late August may affect lending, M & A activity and startup funding. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 After the Dodgers won in 2024, the commissioner’s office redefined competitive balance as how often a small-market team won the World Series, last accomplished by the 2015 Kansas City Royals. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as how

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of as how was in 1748

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“As how.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20how. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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