as if

Idioms  

1. Also, as though. As it would be, as in He decided to accept, as if it really mattered, or John scowled as though he were really angry. The first idiom dates from the late 1500s, the variant from the late 1700s. Also see make as if.

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as if

The whole country has seemed to be in a sour mood, unhappy with everything, feeling as if the world has gone off its axis and life is out of balance.

From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2026

As a result, it presents as if it really does have a sense of self, has its own desires, and a ‘wellbeing’ that deserves protection.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

Misplaced angst about China’s dominant factories is “manufacturing mesmerization,” in Baldwin’s term: “It’s almost as if it doesn’t count if you can’t drop it on your foot.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

"My first reaction was, 'Is this some kind of joke?' But then my body reacted as if I was under stress. My heart started racing, and my stomach tightened up."

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

“But yeah, whatever,” Sela said quickly, as if she’d shown too much of herself to a not-friend like me.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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