as in significant
having great meaning or lasting effect
actually, nothing much changed
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as in very
to a great degree
much gratified by the favorable response to her novel
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2
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
Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Not sure ringing bells is going to do much to stop a person from getting mauled.
—David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Every now and again, Monica, as much savvy therapist as all-knowing seer, interrupts Jean’s first-person account to offer guidance.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
But in Wisconsin, because there wasn't an imminent risk for disease outbreak, the state was not able to do much, Patz said.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 16 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
But officials disagree over how much credit the deployment can be given in Washington, a heavily Democratic city.
—Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Not sure ringing bells is going to do much to stop a person from getting mauled.
—David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Adverb
The sightings, while very much real, are still miraculous.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Every now and again, Monica, as much savvy therapist as all-knowing seer, interrupts Jean’s first-person account to offer guidance.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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
But in Wisconsin, because there wasn't an imminent risk for disease outbreak, the state was not able to do much, Patz said.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for much
Adjective
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However, significant barriers to entry remain, with access to both club and international matches highly limited.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The revision goes into effect just days after one of the most significant recent rulings in the restitution space.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Arthur would have looked very different had another actor played him, according to the filmmaker.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Over time, my relationship with my wife has become very difficult.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The protests appear highly organized, suggesting the involvement of more powerful actors behind the scenes, said Julia Urrunaga, Peru program director at the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Here’s how to put your lint roller to work in unexpected (and highly effective) ways around your home.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But his days in the City of Brotherly Love are almost certainly numbered.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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That made the length of some of Puth’s selections Wednesday seem almost subversive at times.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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That’s more than $500 extra annually for the typical family’s grocery bill — money that stays in working-class pockets when markets work freely — precisely while large volume retailers often provide the only real relief in this post-Biden inflation hangover.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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That qualifies as a bold move in an era when legendary and up-and-coming artists alike often hesitate to perform even one or two songs from their latest albums — the better to avoid an exodus of attendees making a beeline for refreshments, restrooms or the merch booths.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Two days later, she was found dead near a river about nine miles from her home.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Property owners are given about three months’ notice and paid compensation at rates set by the municipality.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While the handling of the outburst by BAFTA and the BBC wasn’t ideal for anyone involved, the outrage and fallout from the event shows that Davidson’s lifelong mission to educate the wider population about Tourette syndrome is ongoing, and so important.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Continuing the momentum with frequent Artemis launches is important to maintain support for the program.—
Thomas Black,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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A lot of these fishing tournaments are won by these younger anglers that really haven’t studied the body of water, don’t know it like the older fishermen, but are still extremely successful with the new technology.—
Mike McFeely,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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The daily afternoon tea in Horizons is also extremely pleasant (don’t skip on the chicken sandwiches, which were more my beat than the scones and jam).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Much.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/much. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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