what's
American-
contraction of what is or what has:
What's the matter? What's been done?
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contraction of what does: What's she do for a living?
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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On Sunday nights, I usually plan content for the week and check what’s trending.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
When the Huskies start running circles against an opponent who has no idea what’s coming next, all that suffering on the practice floor is worth it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
You can read more from Barron’s on what’s next for oil prices here.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
In any case, the unemployment rate is now viewed as the best measure of the labor market’s health, given what’s expected to be a long-term slowdown in job creation.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
“Has it ever occurred to you that what’s fun for you and Celia isn’t fun for me?”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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