as many

phrase

: the same in number
saw three plays in as many days

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To squeeze in more disks, consider that a circle can have as many as six other equal-sized circles simultaneously abutting it. Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026 More than twice as many people crowded into this apartment in Lockland, Ohio, a small town on the outskirts of Cincinnati. Claire Galofaro, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 The management of the new Dubai fest, as well as many other details, has yet to be announced. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 But if Coker is healthy come game time, he’s expected to be out there for as many plays as possible. Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as many

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1540, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of as many was circa 1540

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“As many.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20many. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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