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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Alena Botros, Fortune Europe, 27 June 2024
It’ll likely be produced in small numbers, with the target being discerning drivers who appreciate luxury as much as performance.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 June 2024
But as much as the myriad cataclysms of Tokyo and Rio have receded in the rearview mirror, ratings watchers may want to cool it with the inevitable comparisons between this year’s event and the one from 12 years ago.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2024
Storms dumped huge amounts of rain from Thursday through Saturday, with as much as 18 inches (46 centimeters) falling south of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, according to the National Weather Service.
—Margery A. Beck, TIME, 25 June 2024
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Novo shares traded as much as 2.4% lower in Copenhagen.
—Alena Botros, Fortune Europe, 27 June 2024
It’ll likely be produced in small numbers, with the target being discerning drivers who appreciate luxury as much as performance.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 June 2024
But as much as the myriad cataclysms of Tokyo and Rio have receded in the rearview mirror, ratings watchers may want to cool it with the inevitable comparisons between this year’s event and the one from 12 years ago.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2024
Storms dumped huge amounts of rain from Thursday through Saturday, with as much as 18 inches (46 centimeters) falling south of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, according to the National Weather Service.
—Margery A. Beck, TIME, 25 June 2024
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“As much as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20much%20as. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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