like water

idiom

informal
: in large amounts
He spends money like water.

Examples of like water in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The plant’s shaggy, grayish-brown bark doesn’t reflect much of that infrared light, but its healthy leaves — packed with compounds like water, carbohydrates and defense chemicals — reflect much more. Christopher Intagliata, NPR, 3 June 2024 With features like water slides, grottos, jacuzzis, and more, this unforgettable job will feel like a vacation. Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 17 May 2024 And basic City services like water billing, trash / recycling pickup, and 311 responsiveness continue to be areas where improvement is needed. Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024 Your ticket also includes access to on-site activities like water parks, golf, foot golf, and miniature golf. Tarah Chieffi, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024 With a bright smile and soothing voice, Athie moves like water. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 17 May 2024 Any permanent lunar base will require live-sustaining payloads like water, liquid hydrogen, and construction materials. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 May 2024 Planting cover crops, reducing tillage and minimizing fertilizer application are also solutions to other environmental challenges like water pollution from fertilizer run-off that contributes to the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico. Karina Atkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2024 Public demonstrations have become common as communities protest against the ruling African National Congress’ failure to deliver job opportunities and basic services like water and electricity. Mogomotsi Magome, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Apr. 2024

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“Like water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/like%20water. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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