like water

idiom

informal
: in large amounts
He spends money like water.

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Managing soil health and inputs like water and installing drip irrigation helps stabilize the yield and quality of cotton. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026 Demonstrating that government can take care of the basics while accomplishing big things, which requires following through on our commitment to invest in critical needs like water, connectivity, and healthcare. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026 When workers asked politicians in Miami-Dade County for a measure that would ensure basic protections like water and breaks, it was derailed by construction and agriculture lobbyists. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026 Instead of forming the lubricating melt layer like water ice does on Earth, the material would sublimate, destabilizing the surface below the skis. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for like water

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“Like water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/like%20water. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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