"How about...?" is a phrase commonly used when suggesting an idea or making an inquiry. To express the same sentiment in different words, one could use synonyms such as "what if...", "would you consider...", "have you thought of...", "perhaps...", "maybe...", "shall we try...", "why don't we..." or "let's explore the possibility of...". Each of these synonyms can be used in different contexts and tones to suggest an idea or offer a proposal. By varying the language used, one can appear more versatile and avoid sounding repetitive or predictable.