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how-to

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as in manual

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Recent Examples of how-to The book is a how-to manual for aspiring golfers with tips and tricks for swinging, posture, balance and mental toughness. — Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023 Rising Together by Sally Helgesen The latest book by Helgesen is an action plan filled with how-to tips. — Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023 For more, check out our Best Turntables guide and our how-to article on upgrading your home audio. — Parker Hall, WIRED, 5 Mar. 2023 As a former residential and commercial carpenter, Alex uses his hands-on experience to write practical buying guides, how-to articles, and product reviews. — Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 3 Mar. 2023 To further connect with the community, Gao hopes to one day host classes for home brewing and offer other interactive how-to events. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2023

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Noun

Caregivers are reminded never to use an expired car seat, as outlined in the product user manual.

— Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Other settings allow you to configure network settings, enable Eco mode, update the firmware, and view the instruction manual.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of manual

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The claims appear to be another old play from the anti-vaccine handbook.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
Off Ramp is many things—a useful compendium of research on polarization and political violence, a candid memoir of Cox’s uneven attempts at peacemaking, a practical handbook for Americans who want to rediscover how to live with one another.

— McKay Coppins, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of handbook

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Before leaving New York, Juliet and Avvie bought a hard copy Seoul guidebook and spent time highlighting neighborhoods, historic sites, restaurants, and K-Beauty destinations.

— Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Equipment is difficult to import, and many guidebooks are outdated.

— Adri Salido, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of guidebook

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The tome is a more experimental offering than traditional fiction, and relies heavily on the conflicting narration from commenters and Agnes’ internal dialogue.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
More than 500 workers oversee current projects and an archive, a meditative space for its tomes of silk samples that houses a collection of 75,000 fabric prints, 80,000 silk scarves, and more.

— Ondine Cohane, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026

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