suchlike
Americanadjective
pronoun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of suchlike
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; such, like 1
Example Sentences
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That is, we use reading not just as a means to educate ourselves, or to “explore other worlds” and suchlike, but to literally keep our distance from others.
From Washington Post • May 6, 2020
The real traditionalist here is Francis, who wants to go back to Jesus' teachings about caring for the poor and suchlike.
From New York Times • Apr. 9, 2018
"Harassment and suchlike isn't just something you need to talk about with refugees, but with everyone."
From US News • Jan. 7, 2016
And was opening his mouth to say "Interesting" or suchlike when Dr Wei smoothed down his hair and went on.
From The Guardian • Mar. 22, 2013
Floor’s dirt, swamp plants growing in it now, vines and suchlike, but nothing else.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
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