hows

noun

Definition of howsnext
plural of how
as in methods
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hows
  1. methods
  2. strategies
  3. ways
  4. manners
  5. techniques
  6. methodologies
Noun
  • Simulators allow your company to experiment at a lower cost and build a foundation in quantum methods.
    Yuval Boger, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Manage And Reduce Existing Debt Two popular strategies are the snowball and avalanche methods.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of methods
Noun
  • Secondly leaders will align talent strategies with flexible work policies.
    Jeanne Meister, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • As reported, the German e-commerce giant aims to seize 15 percent of Europe’s 450 billion euro fashion market by tweaking its B2B and B2C strategies.
    Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of strategies
Noun
  • While physical presence will always be most critical to staying ahead, technological advancements are complementing the leasing process in impactful ways.
    Fred Battisti, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Hall filed for divorce from Joshua in July and has since leaned on the couple for support in unique ways.
    Tracy Wright, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of ways
Noun
  • After seeing how reluctant to move the horse was, their older sibling decided to jump in and help delay their owner's departure—albeit, with much gentler manners.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • For more on how to lose your clothes but not your manners, have a look at our perennial guide to nude beach etiquette.
    CNN, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of manners
Noun
  • Consider taking public speaking courses to learn various techniques for connecting with the audience, such as the right tone of voice, body language, the art of storytelling, and anxiety management.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Most dance techniques privilege one or the other, because weight is so difficult to master.
    Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of techniques
Noun
  • Google has already alerted Gmail users to a second wave of scam attacks, highlighting three particularly prevalent attack methodologies, and the mitigation advice offered is mainly sound and sensible.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • State and Census Bureau estimates have differed in the past, at least in part because of their methodologies.
    Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of methodologies
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