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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With so many other competitions, such as the Premier League International Cup and UEFA Youth League, for today’s academy sides to focus on, the Premier League 2 campaign has been put on the back burner of late.
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Rob Tanner, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Dec. 2025
In the absence of broad federal legislation, some states have passed laws to address potentially risky and harmful uses of AI, such as the creation of misleading deepfakes and discrimination in hiring.
—Samantha Waldenberg, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
Areas to the northeast of Cincinnati, such as Dayton, are expected to only get 1-2 inches of snow.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2025
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Rob Tanner, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Dec. 2025
In the absence of broad federal legislation, some states have passed laws to address potentially risky and harmful uses of AI, such as the creation of misleading deepfakes and discrimination in hiring.
—Samantha Waldenberg, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
Areas to the northeast of Cincinnati, such as Dayton, are expected to only get 1-2 inches of snow.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Such as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/such%20as. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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