like anything
idiom
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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The forthcoming midterms may not be like anything seen in recent congressional election cycles.
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Robert A. Strong, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
But to Bardot—who would retire at 39 and later become known for animal rights activism and anti-Muslim bigotry—her heyday felt like anything but freedom.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 14 Jan. 2026
Someone who has scored is thinking about scoring a little more, just like anything in this game.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
However, just like anything else, there’s hope yet.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2025
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Robert A. Strong, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
But to Bardot—who would retire at 39 and later become known for animal rights activism and anti-Muslim bigotry—her heyday felt like anything but freedom.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 14 Jan. 2026
Someone who has scored is thinking about scoring a little more, just like anything in this game.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
However, just like anything else, there’s hope yet.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2025
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“Like anything.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/like%20anything. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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