as if
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
What’s paid is paid, so now you need to treat this policy as if it were new: $100 a month for a $500,000 policy at the age of 60-something?
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
It does not help that JoAnne is surrounded by people who have no trouble sliding headfirst down the slope as if it were an Aspen trail.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
"The more big experiences and big games you're involved in, you certainly adapt. You learn things that don't work and you learn things that work. I feel as if I'm more ready."
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
She scored it with her sisters singing in the background as if being piped in from another dimension.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Reappearing as if summoned, Sarah pushed a rolling cart up to her side of the window.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
