how is

idiom

used to ask someone whether he or she likes something or if something is good
How is the soup?

Examples of how is in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But with options ranging from thick-cut to center-cut, smoked to dry-rubbed, and organic or conventional, how is a shopper supposed to know which brand has the best bacon? Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2024 Wait, how is Stephen King involved? J.K. Rowling reportedly deleted a gushing tweet about Stephen King after the renowned horror writer tweeted in support of trans women. Abby Gardner, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2024 Honestly, how is everyone finding the time to read? Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 8 Aug. 2024 Your tickets might be booked for this summer travel season, but how is your luggage looking? Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024 Two weeks later, how is the president answering those concerns? Washington Post Live, Washington Post, 12 July 2024 So, how is that violent? KARL: Just like the revolution and the civil war, that's war. ABC News, 30 June 2024 So how is the budget in 10-digit territory once again even after the announcement of a major shortfall? Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 22 May 2024 So how is Exeger positioned to attack this problem? IEEE Spectrum, 15 May 2024

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“How is.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/how%20is. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

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