such as

phrase

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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Figures such as Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed have given Republicans an opportunity to cast Democrats as socially out of touch and misaligned with the typical voter’s values. Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026 Many Arab citizens could only pay with cash, while delivery companies such as Wolt, the leading operator in Israel, only accept card payments. Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 Federal laws such as Title IX guarantee support services as part of the intent of the law is to make sure all students have equal access to their education. Susan Daria Landino, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026 When inflation persists, investors demand higher interest rates on longer-term Treasury bonds, such as the 10-year, which strongly influences mortgage rates. ABC News, 20 Sep. 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 22 Sep. 2026.

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