as anything

Even though the female would like to be just friends, the male cannot view her as anything besides a potential romantic partner

However nightcore fans prefer to not be associated with trance and don't like the idea of naming a "nightcore" as anything else. Nightcore is characterized by a sped-up melody (sometimes), fast rhythmic beat (usually), and ALWAYS higher than normal pitch

To separate, part, or open, as anything fastened with glue.

To untwist, uncoil, or untwine, as anything wreathed.