like that

phrase

1
: of that kind
I love books like that.
2
: in that manner
Why does she talk like that?

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When temperatures like that press against a house full of glass, what used to be a comfort issue becomes a real cost of electricity problem. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026 Chips built for bending The manufacturing process starts much like that used for conventional silicon wafers. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 DeSantis was in command during moments like that, peppering Donalds and others with the questions. — Michael Van Sickler, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 That's not the best sports gambling advice to give out numbers like that. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for like that

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“Like that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/like%20that. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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