Synonyms

and the like

Idioms

And more of the same, as in John just loves hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries, and the like. [c. 1600]

Example Sentences

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Each gallery has an introductory wall text and the objects in it are identified by artist, date and the like.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

He also looks for trends and stories that connect the dots, which are collected beneath subheads — AI, water, housing, education and the like.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Welcome to the world of financialization, in which profit is made through fees, stock buybacks, complex derivatives, and the like rather than through investment in production and services.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

There was a Department of Labor request for information for how religious groups applying for grants and the like to work with the department are being unfairly treated.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

"There's a moneylender from Braavos, holding fancy papers and the like, requests to see the king about payment on some loan."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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