such as
idiom
1
—used to introduce an example or series of examples
You will need some form of identification, such as a driver's license.
"I have my reasons for not wanting to go." "Such as?"
2
: of the specified kind
In cases such as this (one), it's best to be cautious.
Questions such as the one you've asked are difficult to answer.
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Nursing salaries today are significantly higher than those of other dedicated New York City professionals such as teachers, police officers, and firefighters.
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Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
The list includes a few graduate students or redshirt seniors who would have to win petitions from the NCAA to have another year of eligibility, such as Saili, Talley, defensive end Justus Boone and tailback AJ Green, who played two stints at Arkansas.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 3 Jan. 2026
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Even workouts that offer multiple benefits, such as yoga, can lead to plateaus over time as the body adapts, the expert noted.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
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Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
The list includes a few graduate students or redshirt seniors who would have to win petitions from the NCAA to have another year of eligibility, such as Saili, Talley, defensive end Justus Boone and tailback AJ Green, who played two stints at Arkansas.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 3 Jan. 2026
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Even workouts that offer multiple benefits, such as yoga, can lead to plateaus over time as the body adapts, the expert noted.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for such as
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“Such as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/such%20as. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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