like water

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, interdependence is when we are two autonomous humans, relating from mutuality and reciprocity that is flowing like water.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

Investors target AI-adjacent power generation, “rebuild America” funds, and sustainable options like water and clean energy.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The sad eyes of cows “shone like water in a deep well.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The citrus industry adopted it early and zealously, taking to it like water, spraying it all over the ground until not one sign of non-citrus life remained.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Tears flow from my eyes as if they were tugged out and stolen from me like water from a faucet.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer