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as if

conjunction

Definition of as if

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 When it's docked and not in use, the rear camera stays in its space and works as if the gimbal isn't even there. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026 The national anthem then played, followed by sixteen long minutes of silence, as if in tribute to King Charles. — Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 11 Aug. 2026 The lively herbs and rich tomato flavor—slightly sweet as if it had been caramelized—made this sauce delicious even at room temperature. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026 For accounting purposes, the prepayments show up as an asset and each IPU is booked as unsecured debt, and the cash flows are shown as if GM paid suppliers directly, the filing said. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as if

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