such as
idiom
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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Now, infection-control specialists say small, inexpensive interventions — such as routine replacement of cubicle curtains — could dramatically reduce those risks.
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Karina Nicholas, Boston Herald, 28 Nov. 2025
It was assumed that flight, being physiologically demanding, required major neurological adaptations, such as a large brain.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025
Once a niche reserved for beauty obsessives, Korean cosmetics — known as K-beauty — are breaking fully into the American mainstream, fueled by TikTok virality, younger and more diverse shoppers, and aggressive expansion from retailers such as Ulta, Sephora, Walmart and Costco.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025
North Korea has supplied troops to Russia which has also been accused of tricking citizens of other countries such as India to fight.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
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Karina Nicholas, Boston Herald, 28 Nov. 2025
It was assumed that flight, being physiologically demanding, required major neurological adaptations, such as a large brain.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025
Once a niche reserved for beauty obsessives, Korean cosmetics — known as K-beauty — are breaking fully into the American mainstream, fueled by TikTok virality, younger and more diverse shoppers, and aggressive expansion from retailers such as Ulta, Sephora, Walmart and Costco.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025
North Korea has supplied troops to Russia which has also been accused of tricking citizens of other countries such as India to fight.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Such as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/such%20as. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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