just as
idiom
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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Instead of advancing, many major economies are retreating, weakening targets, delaying regulations, and rolling back commitments just as the case for bold action becomes stronger.
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Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
According to two flight attendants—Karen Young, who has 47 years of experience, and Crista Treat, who takes her airport outfits just as seriously as her vacation looks—far too many travelers still fall short.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
But just as the mayor in the film found out, that too can come with a price.
—Joseph Lee, People.com, 20 June 2025
After his shoes were stepped on, Ferguson got up from his seat and stepped up to the 28-year-old victim just as the subway doors opened, officials said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
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Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
According to two flight attendants—Karen Young, who has 47 years of experience, and Crista Treat, who takes her airport outfits just as seriously as her vacation looks—far too many travelers still fall short.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
But just as the mayor in the film found out, that too can come with a price.
—Joseph Lee, People.com, 20 June 2025
After his shoes were stepped on, Ferguson got up from his seat and stepped up to the 28-year-old victim just as the subway doors opened, officials said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
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“Just as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/just%20as. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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