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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Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 14 Sep. 2025
It’s been several years since a September Red Sox/Yankees series mattered as much as this one.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
The human element matters as much as the tech.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
For the Olympics, tickets start at around 30 euros, with most under 100 euros (though some premium seats for the most popular spots can cost as much as 1,400 euros), with pricing varying by event, session, and category.
—Tiana Attride, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025
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Just below that is a donation option, with amounts ranging from $25 to as much as $100,000.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 14 Sep. 2025
It’s been several years since a September Red Sox/Yankees series mattered as much as this one.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
The human element matters as much as the tech.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
For the Olympics, tickets start at around 30 euros, with most under 100 euros (though some premium seats for the most popular spots can cost as much as 1,400 euros), with pricing varying by event, session, and category.
—Tiana Attride, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025
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“As much as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20much%20as. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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