LIKE vs AS

It took a while for the new employee to be accepted ____ one of the team.

*as* (after accept)

He was known ___ the best lawyer in New York.

*as* (after be known)

I would describe that painting ____ modern art.

*as* (after describe)

___ the problem became more serious, everyone got worried.

*as* (because)

You're late ___ usual.

*as* (fixed expression)

___ always, Nick was the first to complain.

*as* (fixed expression)

___ you know, it's my birthday next week.

*as* (fixed expression)

I spend most of my life in my car ___ a taxi driver.

*as* (for jobs)

I enjoy water sports, such ____ surfing and water-skiing.

*as* (such as = for example)

I enjoy water sports, ____ surfing and water-skiing.

*like* (for example)

His daughter looks ____ her mother.

*like* (similar to)

It's raining again. I hate weather ____ this.

*like* (similar to)

That noise sounds ____ a baby crying.

*like* (similar to)

What a beautiful house! It's ____ a palace.

*like* (similar to)

Sandra is a teacher ____ me.

*like* (the same as)