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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The federal government is obligated by treaty to fund services such as healthcare and education to tribal nations in exchange for the government taking tribal lands in the 1800s.
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Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The organization focuses on the big disasters that often grip the headlines, such as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes – but also offers information about preparing for winter storms, tsunamis, tornados, lightning, hail and extreme heat.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The married couple has served foamy lattes and fruity Italian sodas out of bookstores, such as Next Chapter Books on Detroit’s East Side, beloved pie shop Sister Pie, and the East Warren Avenue Farmers Market.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Events such as València Cuina Oberta and FESTIN give travelers the chance to experience the city’s dining scene at its most creative.
—Visit València, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
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Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The organization focuses on the big disasters that often grip the headlines, such as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes – but also offers information about preparing for winter storms, tsunamis, tornados, lightning, hail and extreme heat.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The married couple has served foamy lattes and fruity Italian sodas out of bookstores, such as Next Chapter Books on Detroit’s East Side, beloved pie shop Sister Pie, and the East Warren Avenue Farmers Market.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Events such as València Cuina Oberta and FESTIN give travelers the chance to experience the city’s dining scene at its most creative.
—Visit València, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Such as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/such%20as. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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