as best

phrase

: as well, skillfully, or accurately as
Try to do it as best you can.

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The company is pitching this machine as best for walkers, hikers, and low-impact cardio enthusiasts. — Bee Wertheimer, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 Abrams delivered a standout performance as an unhoused junkie thief in the critical and commercial hit that would go on to win an Oscar (Amy Madigan as best supporting actress). — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026 Jason Kelce served as best man for his younger brother Travis Kelce when Travis married Taylor Swift on July 3 at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 15 Sep. 2026 Despite substantial executive turnover at OG’s exchange, Marszalek described it as best in class, pointing to a string of B2B agreements as proof of its reputation. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as best

Word History

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of as best was in 1543

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“As best.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20best. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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