like water

idiom

informal
: in large amounts
He spends money like water.

Examples of like water in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Drinking enough fluids like water throughout the day helps keep you hydrated, which is necessary for overall health. Madeleine Burry, Health, 30 Mar. 2024 The second, costing around $10 million, would fund improvements to the city’s existing community center, including adding outdoor aquatic features like water slides, converting the center’s current basketball court into workout spaces and improving facilities like locker rooms and meeting rooms. Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2024 Coming straight out of the tree, the sap tastes like water. Wayne Parry, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2024 When flying with pets, travelers should stock the carrier with plenty of necessities like water or treats and check in for a flight as late as possible. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024 Blending involves liquefying a fruit or vegetable, usually with another liquid like water or milk.2 Are Smoothies Good for You? Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 30 Mar. 2024 Older bass that have been through the spawning ritual a number of times are more in tune with indicators like water temperature and the length of the days. Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 21 Mar. 2024 Though beverages like water, regular coffee, iced tea and lemonade are generally included in cruise fares, others cost extra. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024 Mixed in a liquid like water or milk, psyllium husk swells into a gel, growing as much as 20 times its original volume. Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 15 Mar. 2024

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“Like water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/like%20water. Accessed 1 May. 2024.

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