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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Nonpartisan voters are just as disgusted by politicians who sacrifice the public good for their personal gain. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 Why Your Wake-Up Time Matters Most sleep advice starts with bedtime, but Harris says mornings deserve just as much, if not more, attention. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2026 The Food Is The Star In a place that’s all about the wine, somehow the food manages to shine just as bright. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2026 A number of them have ornate collars on, and—strangely to our twenty-first-century eyes—just as many are wearing earrings featuring hoops, bows, and rosettes. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 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 4 Nov. 2026.

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