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 interiors are courtesy of Atlantic Hospitality’s team of designers, Krista Stokes and Mark Cotto, who drew inspiration from the coastal landscape to incorporate colors such as bark, moss, slate, oyster, and lady slipper pink.
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Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Good safety practices include not overcrowding boats, carrying sound safety devices such as whistles and air horns and requiring all rowers to pass a swimming test.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
One Republican senator said the Senate language has prompted grumbling among House Republicans that the instruction to the Senate Finance Committee sets too low of a deficit cap to accommodate all of Trump’s tax priorities, such as exempting tipped wages and Social Security benefits from taxation.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 5 Apr. 2025
Feeding kibble exclusively can contribute to long-term health problems such as obesity, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and even cancer.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
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Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Good safety practices include not overcrowding boats, carrying sound safety devices such as whistles and air horns and requiring all rowers to pass a swimming test.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
One Republican senator said the Senate language has prompted grumbling among House Republicans that the instruction to the Senate Finance Committee sets too low of a deficit cap to accommodate all of Trump’s tax priorities, such as exempting tipped wages and Social Security benefits from taxation.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 5 Apr. 2025
Feeding kibble exclusively can contribute to long-term health problems such as obesity, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and even cancer.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Such as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/such%20as. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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