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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Hassabis said the Gemini models being developed at DeepMind can be shipped across various Google products, such as search, very quickly. Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026 Social media companies have removed access to millions of accounts belonging to children in Australia in the first month since the country’s historic ban took effect, requiring platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok to identify and deactivate users under the age 16. Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026 But longer-term expenses, such as insurance and facility maintenance, are carried by the property’s owners. Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026 The clothing line includes winter staples such as fair-isle sweaters, wool pants, and fringe jackets. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for such as

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“Such as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/such%20as. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.

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