like anything
idiom
informal
: very much : very forcefully
It was raining like anything.
She was hoping like anything that the weather would be good.
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How Much Is a Hair Transplant in Turkey—Really? Just like anything else, the prices for hair transplants in Turkey depend greatly on the type of clinic, the technique, and the number of grafts required.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Two final disclaimers: Please keep in mind that the latest draft classes are ranked relatively low because, like anything, impact requires time.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2025
For the uninitiated, Neo can also feel a little creepy, like anything else that seems partly human and partly not.
—Jeremy Engle, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The New York Yankees are way overrated, the Boston Red Sox unproven while Toronto and Tampa Bay don’t seem like anything special.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Two final disclaimers: Please keep in mind that the latest draft classes are ranked relatively low because, like anything, impact requires time.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2025
For the uninitiated, Neo can also feel a little creepy, like anything else that seems partly human and partly not.
—Jeremy Engle, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The New York Yankees are way overrated, the Boston Red Sox unproven while Toronto and Tampa Bay don’t seem like anything special.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Like anything.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/like%20anything. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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