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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Otherwise, like anything worth doing, tailoring AI within an organization is worth doing well—and each must determine their best path forward. Eilon Reshef, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 There is definitely a change, but not like anything that doesn’t feel kind and manageable. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025 Most Popular The atmosphere at Dodger Stadium, however, has felt like anything but a typical regular-season game. Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 1 June 2025 How Much Is a Hair Transplant in Turkey—Really? Just like anything else, the prices for hair transplants in Turkey depend greatly on the type of clinic, the technique, and the number of grafts required. Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025 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 4 Jul. 2025.

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