as it is
idiom
1
: in the present condition : the way it is
Leave everything exactly/just as it is.
2
: with the situation that exists now
We have enough to do as it is without your latest orders!
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The 20th District, as it is currently crafted, is the most Democratic district in the state.
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
The opening night loss to Hawaii Pacific really complicates things, as it is not factored into Boise’s metrics and should be acknowledged by the committee.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Work on the new Gordie Howe International Bridge continues as it is slated to open in 2025.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Jordan Bender, senior equity analyst at Citizens, is expecting record breaking trading volumes on prediction markets this weekend at the same time that legal wagering on traditional sportsbooks — or handle as it is known — falls 2% from last year.
—Peyton Forte, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
The opening night loss to Hawaii Pacific really complicates things, as it is not factored into Boise’s metrics and should be acknowledged by the committee.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Work on the new Gordie Howe International Bridge continues as it is slated to open in 2025.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Jordan Bender, senior equity analyst at Citizens, is expecting record breaking trading volumes on prediction markets this weekend at the same time that legal wagering on traditional sportsbooks — or handle as it is known — falls 2% from last year.
—Peyton Forte, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
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“As it is.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20it%20is. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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