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.

Examples of just as in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Romano came to the Voice at the tail end of its heyday in the late ’90s, just as the specter of Craigslist was darkening the paper’s future by threatening its goldmine in classified advertising . Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024 The problem, as Solomon sees it, is that millions are dying of cancer each year and just as many are suffering from it. Byjohn Kell, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2024 Set among lush greenery and open-air, 360-degree views, the vibe is decidedly unhurried — just as the property intended. Tim Chan, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024 For example, a February study in JAMA Ophthalmology found that a large-language model chatbot was just as good as eye specialists at recommending diagnoses and treatment for glaucoma and retina diseases. Tatum Hunter, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024 The other alterations feel just as justified, even killing off the doctor’s wife, who had no agency, and combining her with Petra, who now has plenty. Jesse Green, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024 However, much like the legend of Saint Valentine himself, the story behind Deane’s story is just as interesting; one that is rooted in tragic circumstances. Seth Combs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024 Tens of them surrounded me—a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience—and the journey back to shore was just as exciting. Kate Lloyd, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2024 Of course, the grounds are just as impressive and include an ornamental knot garden and a walled vegetable garden. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024

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“Just as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/just%20as. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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