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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In the case of energy, things such as the Superfund program, managed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, addresses the cleanup of hazardous waste sites left behind by industrial activities.
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Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Performing an exercise lying down (such as a dumbbell chest press) offers the most safety for the exerciser.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 3 Aug. 2025
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Since property taxes are handled differently in different communities, some local governments like Philadelphia have layers of protection for vulnerable homeowners, such as requiring in-person notifications before a tax sale or offering payment plans to redeem a home afterward.
—ABC News, 3 Aug. 2025
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Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Performing an exercise lying down (such as a dumbbell chest press) offers the most safety for the exerciser.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 3 Aug. 2025
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Since property taxes are handled differently in different communities, some local governments like Philadelphia have layers of protection for vulnerable homeowners, such as requiring in-person notifications before a tax sale or offering payment plans to redeem a home afterward.
—ABC News, 3 Aug. 2025
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“Such as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/such%20as. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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