how-to

noun

Definition of how-tonext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for how-to
  1. manual
  2. handbook
  3. guidebook
  4. tome
Noun
  • Our simplified treatment programs work, and are 20% cheaper than the standard treatment mechanisms; but manual, error-prone data collection holds them back.
    — Jeannie Annan, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Under normal conditions, the cockpit door on the plane, a Boeing 737 Max 8, uses a dead bolt that can be locked from the cockpit side, according to a 2025 Boeing manual for flight attendants.
    — Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of manual
Noun
  • Hair loss experts hawking lifestyle handbooks for getting your strands back.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The wording of a handbook, the employer’s practices, and the circumstances surrounding the job can all be relevant.
    — William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of handbook
Noun
  • The book, out next year from Metropolitan Books, is a guidebook for readers on how to navigate the current economy.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Visitors should expect to see Naoero and Nauru used side by side for a while as airlines, booking platforms, maps, guidebooks, government databases, and other travel resources make the transition.
    — Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of guidebook
Noun
  • Given the prime location, everything is at your disposal from combing history tomes at Yountville Library to ticking off as many wine tastings as possible in one day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The recordings and Morton’s tome had a huge impact on the Royal Family and the whole British establishment.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of tome

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“How-to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/how-to. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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