just as

phrase

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.

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All of a sudden, Ned seems to regain his memories of Peter just as the film ends. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026 While some blue states push progressive taxation to the limit, many red states are moving just as swiftly to lower and flatten their tax rates. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 30 July 2026 Along with texture, thoughtfully selecting skin-care-forward ingredients that could seamlessly coexist with complexion coverage and broad-spectrum sun protection was just as essential. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 July 2026 The timing couldn’t be more perfect, as the filmmakers were looking for a last critical role in their new film just as The Odyssey was blowing away audiences around the world. Justin Kroll, Deadline, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for just as

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“Just as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/just%20as. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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