as in namely
that is to say if we keep spending money like it's water, we're sure to end up in the same place as it often does, to wit, down the drain

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  • In addition, the company’s desire for change — namely the desire for Vevers to put his personal stamp on the brand and introduce ready-to-wear — played a big part in his decision to join Coach.
    Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Still, the Fed is boxed in by competing pressures, namely its dual mandate for price stability and maximum employment.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
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“To wit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/to%20wit. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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