Advertisement

as

Definition for as

conjunction as in while, when

conjunction as in in the way that; to a degree

conjunction as in because

preposition as in in the role of

adverb as in for example

Strongest matches

for example, for instance, such as

Strong match

like

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The revelation that firefighters feared the Lachman fire could reignite comes as Pacific Palisades residents and others who lost homes and loved ones demand to know why more wasn’t done to protect their communities.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

The city is still fighting to have those restrictions lifted, along with others put in place as a result of a separate lawsuit filed in June by press rights organizations.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Neither side was able to score a run after the third inning, and both sides stranded multiple baserunners as the Dodgers held on for victory.

Read more on BBC

Viv is embracing life as an online fashion content creator who regularly goes viral and is part of a growing number of women in later life turning to Instagram and TikTok to express themselves.

Read more on BBC

This sentiment is becoming increasingly common, as more young people have conversations about protecting their assets and making arrangements for after their death.

Read more on BBC

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement