such as
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1
—used to introduce an example or series of examples
You will need some form of identification, such as a driver's license.
"I have my reasons for not wanting to go." "Such as?"
2
: of the specified kind
In cases such as this (one), it's best to be cautious.
Questions such as the one you've asked are difficult to answer.
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As part of the nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) network, this aircraft serves as an airborne relay between national leadership—including the President and Secretary of Defense—and strategic forces such as ballistic missile submarines.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
The sweater comes in 18 colors, such as black, beige, caramel, and wine red, and is available in sizes S to XL.
—Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
The lineup includes mashups such as the Surf N' Turf burger, a Chicken Cheeseburger and the returning Chicken Big Mac, along with novelty items like an Espresso Milkshake, an Apple Pie Mini McFlurry and Big Mac sauce sold separately as a dip.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The roundup includes major markdowns on everyday travel essentials like wireless earbuds, helpful toiletry bags, and cozy cold-weather picks such as the Litfun Fuzzy Memory Foam Slippers.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
The sweater comes in 18 colors, such as black, beige, caramel, and wine red, and is available in sizes S to XL.
—Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
The lineup includes mashups such as the Surf N' Turf burger, a Chicken Cheeseburger and the returning Chicken Big Mac, along with novelty items like an Espresso Milkshake, an Apple Pie Mini McFlurry and Big Mac sauce sold separately as a dip.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The roundup includes major markdowns on everyday travel essentials like wireless earbuds, helpful toiletry bags, and cozy cold-weather picks such as the Litfun Fuzzy Memory Foam Slippers.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Such as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/such%20as. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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