as how

conjunction

: that
allowed as how she was glad to be here

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Here’s what to know about the finding—as well as how to get more omega-3s. — Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 31 July 2026 The new details about the incident demonstrate how far AI agents will go in order to complete a task, as well as how rapidly their attack capabilities are advancing. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 30 July 2026 Like coffee or wine, tea is an agricultural product whose flavor is influenced by where and how it’s grown as much as how it’s handled after harvest. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 23 July 2026 Journal contributor Catherine Messier has a look at five significant Revolutionary War leaders from Rhode Island, as well as how to visit their graves. — Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 3 July 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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