as is

phrase

: in the presently existing condition without modification

bought the clock at an auction as is

Examples of as is in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Substitute Facundo Medina was in no rush to take a throw-in during extra time (as is his want), despite Yamal giving him some encouragement. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Trump, as is generally customary for heads of state hosting the tournament, will present the trophy to the eventual winner. — Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 19 July 2026

Argentina, as is their trademark, began asserting themselves in the second half, slightly dialing up the aggression — maybe too much so for midfielder Enzo Fernandez. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 19 July 2026

The company behind the beer Sam Adams told NBC Boston its Boston Taproom ran out of Samuel Adams Boston Lager one weekend because of the Tartan Army, which drank four times as much beer as is consumed on a typical four-day weekend. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 19 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for as is

• nowise
• biz
• fizz
• his
• quiz
• riz
• tis
• whiz
• whizz
• wiz
• chandeliers