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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King is not coming back from an injury such as a sprain or surgery, which means there is no real concern about a setback due to not being properly healed.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
If voters, especially in politically conservative areas such as Ohio, make clear that dismantling science and academia undermines their communities, Congress may yet act.
—Matt Motta, Scientific American, 10 July 2025
Some countries, such as Cyprus, only allow cannabis oil.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Plus, Korean face masks, often featuring ingredients novel to American customers such as snail mucin, in unique textures like collagen-rich masks known for their slippery jelly feel—leads to a whole lot of variety.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 July 2025
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
If voters, especially in politically conservative areas such as Ohio, make clear that dismantling science and academia undermines their communities, Congress may yet act.
—Matt Motta, Scientific American, 10 July 2025
Some countries, such as Cyprus, only allow cannabis oil.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Plus, Korean face masks, often featuring ingredients novel to American customers such as snail mucin, in unique textures like collagen-rich masks known for their slippery jelly feel—leads to a whole lot of variety.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 July 2025
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“Such as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/such%20as. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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