just as
idiom
1
: to an equal degree as
Our house is just as nice as theirs.
This one is just as good as that one.
She performs just as well as he does.
2
: in the same way as
Just as we hope to be forgiven, so we should forgive others.
Just as I thought/suspected, the door is locked.
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Democrats need to remember that a woman, just as much as any man, needs to earn women’s confidence.
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Pamela Paul, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Being in New Jersey is getting White into character just as much as his Springsteen-emulating wardrobe of leather jackets, blue jeans, and flannel button-downs.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
At the same time, enterprises must contend with ever-changing compliance mandates and governance, which are just as strict on cloud environments as their on-premises counterparts.
—Jody Brazil, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Overall, this experience proved to be just as adrenaline-driven as the depths of the ocean or rugged landscapes of Mexico.
—Marquavia Smith, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Pamela Paul, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Being in New Jersey is getting White into character just as much as his Springsteen-emulating wardrobe of leather jackets, blue jeans, and flannel button-downs.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
At the same time, enterprises must contend with ever-changing compliance mandates and governance, which are just as strict on cloud environments as their on-premises counterparts.
—Jody Brazil, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Overall, this experience proved to be just as adrenaline-driven as the depths of the ocean or rugged landscapes of Mexico.
—Marquavia Smith, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Just as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/just%20as. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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