as how

conjunction

: that
allowed as how she was glad to be here

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Here's a look at what time NASA's Roman Space Telescope will launch atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, as well as how to watch online. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Analysts pointed to worries about its sales of personal computers, as well as how higher prices for computer memory and other commodities are pressuring its profit margins. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Fans here have seen that play out first-hand — in how the roster could be built before the season, as well as how the team is performing on the field. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 Here’s a closer look at the board as well as how my model forecasts every AFC West team’s season — including why the projections mirror the expectations of books. — Austin Mock, New York Times, 26 Aug. 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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