what with
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—used to introduce the part of a sentence that indicates the cause of something
What with school and sports, she's always busy.
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To me, that sounds like a pretty overwhelming experience for her, what with the celebratory busyness of a wedding and the drug’s effects.
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R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
The inflatable walls are said to improve insulation, what with their baffles of still air, inspiring the company to create a homey space for wilderness living – summer, spring, fall and winter (or winter, spring, summer and fall for all you James Taylor fans).
—New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2025
There are two types of people in this world: Those who hate winter — what with all its snow and ice — and those who embrace it wholeheartedly.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
The root’s assertive, sinus-clearing spice is extra appealing right now, what with winter wintering hard (and the common cold being all too, well, common).
—Mia Leimkuhler, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
The inflatable walls are said to improve insulation, what with their baffles of still air, inspiring the company to create a homey space for wilderness living – summer, spring, fall and winter (or winter, spring, summer and fall for all you James Taylor fans).
—New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2025
There are two types of people in this world: Those who hate winter — what with all its snow and ice — and those who embrace it wholeheartedly.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
The root’s assertive, sinus-clearing spice is extra appealing right now, what with winter wintering hard (and the common cold being all too, well, common).
—Mia Leimkuhler, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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“What with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/what%20with. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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