as in significant
having great meaning or lasting effect
actually, nothing much changed
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1
as in very
to a great degree
much gratified by the favorable response to her novel
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as in highly
to a large extent or degree
the new decorations made me much happier
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as in almost
very close to but not completely
today the old neighborhood looks much as it did years ago
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as in often
many times
I don't do that much anymore
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as in about
close to but not exactly
he behaves much the same as I did at that age
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as in plenty
a considerable amount
much of what people think they know about words is inaccurate or downright false
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Recent Examples of much
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
Lexus isn’t offering much in the way of incentives on the RZ, however, being limited to a lease offer at $399 for 36 months with $4,999 due at signing.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
It's been a wild few days for a story that has much broader implications than a type of mortgage fraud that many everyday consumers never talked about much in the past.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
Ji-Young doesn’t have to do much, and all those moments are there.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024
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Adjective
Too much munching can easily kill the plant, and missing leaves usually mean less produce.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
Lexus isn’t offering much in the way of incentives on the RZ, however, being limited to a lease offer at $399 for 36 months with $4,999 due at signing.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
The average age for frontotemporal dementia is 56, much younger than many other neurological conditions.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
It's been a wild few days for a story that has much broader implications than a type of mortgage fraud that many everyday consumers never talked about much in the past.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
The best part about the Pines is there is no pressure to do much, and there is anything and everything at your fingertips.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
Ji-Young doesn’t have to do much, and all those moments are there.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for much
Adjective
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Many of them even took him on in races from the blocks, with Phelps often giving the Ravens players a significant head start before diving in.—
Sophie Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Ultimately, Putin does not appear to have yet changed his war calculus, and experts highlighted that there are some significant differences between Putin and his Soviet predecessor, Gorbachev, that make this upcoming talk vastly different.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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There will also be fun for the kids in their very own Kids Fun Zone.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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Except for very special occasions, videos longer than a few seconds are much less likely to be re-watched or shared.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Still, these businesses work to maintain complex supply chains with multiple suppliers, which is both time consuming and highly manual.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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Along with affordable exotics, young collectors are also paying up for supercars, especially rare and highly specific Paganis, Bugattis and Rufs, the boutique German builder.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Satellite: Available almost everywhere, slower speeds and higher latency (Hughesnet).—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Transportation Security Administration began requiring REAL ID-compliant identification to travel through Nashville International Airport and every other U.S. airport on May 7, almost exactly 20 years after President George W. Bush signed the REAL ID Act into law.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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And the money is often sent to the burglars’ associates or family members in their home countries.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
25 Aug. 2025
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While not legally binding, this practice has often allowed a single senator to effectively block a nomination.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Top with about 1 heaping teaspoon of the tomato mixture.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The length of individual Key Moments isn’t specified, but Google’s example shows a segment of about five seconds.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Aug. 2025
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Consider these important factors when selecting an ISP: Availability at your address Download and upload speeds Monthly price and extra fees Contract terms or price guarantees Quality of customer service What types of internet are available in Queens, NY?—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Dern’s casting as Hank's mom was extremely meaningful to Butler, whose mother Lori died of cancer in 2014.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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Having a healthy Parsons ready to rock for the team's matchup against the Lions will be extremely important.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Much.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/much. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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