as is

Idioms  

1. Just the way it is, with no changes. For example, We saved a few dollars by buying the floor sample on an as is basis. This expression is used of goods to be sold that may be slightly worn, damaged, or otherwise less than perfect.

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as is

"The impressive western conifer seed bug is here as is the box bug," she added.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

Instead of planting berry bushes out in the open, as is often done in the U.S., it decided to grow them in greenhouses using water systems that couldn’t be contaminated by nearby farms.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

A little olive oil is acceptable, as is lemon juice.

From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026

But close ties with the EU are possible without full membership, as is the case for Iceland and Switzerland, he said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026

“No. I suspect they’re utilizing pulleys, cables, and counterweights, as is customary.”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein