as if

Definition of as ifnext
as in like
the way it would be or one would do if she looked as if she wanted to ask one more question before we left

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Recent Examples of as if Think of it as if The Devil Wears Prada went to therapy. Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026 With just eight elegant rooms, perched high above the hustle and bustle of wine country, guests are shrouded in peace and quiet, as if in the clouds. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 When members who are accused of serious ethical violations are allowed to retain the trappings of office, continue raising unlimited campaign funds, take votes on controversial issues, and act as if nothing’s changed, public trust vanishes. Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026 These structures look unreal in two dimensions, as if they were made mostly of air. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as if

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“As if.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/as%20if. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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