and the like

phrase

: et cetera

Examples of and the like in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Failing to devote resources to AEO-specific initiatives leaves your competitors room to beat you out in sessions on ChatGPT, Claude and the like—and leaves you out of revenue-producing conversations. — Tyler Jordan, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

That means all the road upgrades, water lines, streetlights and the like. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Economic freedom — on taxes, regulation and the like — goes in the red states, while personal freedom — on speech, policing and more — goes in the blue. — Scott Lincicome, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026

Nearby, a dedicated Jet Ski garage can hold WaveRunners and the like. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1556, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for and the like

• businesslike
• ladylike
• motorbike
• workmanlike
• alike
• belike
• birdlike
• catlike
• childlike
• christlike
• deathlike
• dislike