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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The Cost of Negative Emotions in Financial Decision-Making On the flip side, negative emotions, such as anxiety, anger, and sadness, were shown in our study to be associated with a shorter financial time horizon.
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Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
In addition to McNeil looming as the incumbent second baseman, prospects such as Acuña, Jett Williams and Ronny Mauricio are on Baty’s heels.
—Will Sammon, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
Black said osteoporosis can be related to other risk factors as well, such as hormone levels, medications, diet and lifestyle.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
While much of the harassment and public campaign happened on mainstream social media such as Twitter and Reddit, Massanari said Gamergate was coordinated on more niche platforms — an organizing strategy that, up until then, had been applied primarily by pro-democracy, social justice activists.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
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Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
In addition to McNeil looming as the incumbent second baseman, prospects such as Acuña, Jett Williams and Ronny Mauricio are on Baty’s heels.
—Will Sammon, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
Black said osteoporosis can be related to other risk factors as well, such as hormone levels, medications, diet and lifestyle.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
While much of the harassment and public campaign happened on mainstream social media such as Twitter and Reddit, Massanari said Gamergate was coordinated on more niche platforms — an organizing strategy that, up until then, had been applied primarily by pro-democracy, social justice activists.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Such as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/such%20as. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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