like anything
phrase
informal
: very much : very forcefully
It was raining like anything.
She was hoping like anything that the weather would be good.
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And like anything else, string trimmer lines wear out over time.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Just like anything in this life, there are both drawbacks and benefits to fabric softener.
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Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Just like anything in this life, there are both drawbacks and benefits to fabric softener.
—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for like anything
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“Like anything.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/like%20anything. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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