1
—used to say that two things are equal in amount or degree
He likes hockey as much as he likes basketball.
2
—used to say that an amount is as large as another amount
She earns as much as he does.
3
: almost but not quite
He as much as admitted his guilt.
: even though : despite the fact that
As much as I respect him, I still have to disagree with him on this point.
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Carmen Balber, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
The foodie who appreciates the look of food as much as the taste and those who appreciate the incredible organization and contrasts in the kitchen are the two that come to mind.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
For anyone set to experience those dangerously cold temperatures, Taylor recommends limiting the amount of skin exposed to the air and cutting down time spent outdoors as much as possible.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
But the fanbases of those games are not buying it, and have undergone a campaign to embarrass Musk as much as possible about his claims, dragging him into childish internet fights.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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This is a nonpartisan idea that will benefit Florida as much as California.
—Carmen Balber, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
The foodie who appreciates the look of food as much as the taste and those who appreciate the incredible organization and contrasts in the kitchen are the two that come to mind.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
For anyone set to experience those dangerously cold temperatures, Taylor recommends limiting the amount of skin exposed to the air and cutting down time spent outdoors as much as possible.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
But the fanbases of those games are not buying it, and have undergone a campaign to embarrass Musk as much as possible about his claims, dragging him into childish internet fights.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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“As much as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20much%20as. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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