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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Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The current format of the derby -- which rewards stamina/conditioning as much as pure slugging power -- makes finding value by comparing odds across a variety of sportsbooks even more helpful.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
So do the units rent for half as much as a 600-square-foot apartment?
—Kate Talerico, Mercury News, 14 July 2025
The warning signs had been building: a leadership scandal, pandemic-era shutdowns, and an evolving comedy economy where the algorithm dictated who broke through as much as any industry gatekeeper.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 July 2025
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Yet, guests make a party successful as much as the host.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The current format of the derby -- which rewards stamina/conditioning as much as pure slugging power -- makes finding value by comparing odds across a variety of sportsbooks even more helpful.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
So do the units rent for half as much as a 600-square-foot apartment?
—Kate Talerico, Mercury News, 14 July 2025
The warning signs had been building: a leadership scandal, pandemic-era shutdowns, and an evolving comedy economy where the algorithm dictated who broke through as much as any industry gatekeeper.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 July 2025
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“As much as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20much%20as. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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