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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For example, the malware can simulate actions that a user would normally take, such as toggling settings or responding to prompts. Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 The cable channel, which has hired hosts such as Chris Cuomo and Elizabeth Vargas to its roster, plans to provide special hours-long coverage of election night as results come in. Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024 But experts say that previous moves by social media companies — such as cutting their own internal safety teams — could undercut their current efforts. Clare Duffy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024 Some of the jurisdictions had received weeks or months of notice about the DOJ’s planned presence, while others, such as Missouri, appear to have been caught off guard by the announcement. Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for such as 

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“Such as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/such%20as. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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