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
Françoise Mouly, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Up to two inches of snow is expected across much of the Baltimore metro, central Maryland and parts of the eastern shore before the event wraps up Tuesday morning.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Most of the people contracts don't change much, but the prices to create these things definitely has gone up.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 4 Mar. 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
Kadir Nelson’s painting for the cover of the March 9, 2026, issue was inspired by the frigid temperatures and heavy snowfall that have swept across much of the country recently.
—Françoise Mouly, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Up to two inches of snow is expected across much of the Baltimore metro, central Maryland and parts of the eastern shore before the event wraps up Tuesday morning.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Adverb
But the truth behind the letter’s contents and its fallout is much messier than what episode 4 presents.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Most of the people contracts don't change much, but the prices to create these things definitely has gone up.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 4 Mar. 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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Outside the energy sector, prices for fertilizer and aluminum — both significant Gulf exports — could also surge due to shipping disruptions.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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That marked one of the most significant engagements between the two groups since a fragile ceasefire went into effect in November 2024, and Israel has not ruled out further action.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Tel Aviv, Israel — Undermining this moment of relief for many repressed Iranians is that killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is a perilously simple fix to a very complex problem.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Innova 5610 is very capable and has decent price.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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Vector control districts in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties have confirmed a significant increase in mosquito activity, which is highly unusual for this time of the year.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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His aspirations, after a highly successful season, could be among the highest in the NFL.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Campaigning began almost immediately after the announcement, with major commercial news outlets showing political advertising for the Social Democrats, while supporters of the populist anti-immigration Danish People's party began leafleting in parliament in Copenhagen.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Even with the game result finalized at this point, the anticipation to see how Maura would react to Rob’s betrayal was almost sky high, and the result matched the moment.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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These are the technical, often unglamorous debates and policy decisions that justify the agency’s existence and the debates its appointees can have.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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But those who do often have substantial income.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The clock is ticking faster towards the depletion of Social Security's trust fund that helps fund benefits for about 70 million Americans.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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These observations are anecdotal for Los Angeles County, as the department traditionally sets up its mosquito traps at the beginning of March and leaves them out until about after Thanksgiving, Kluh said.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The gold-tone chain, pebbled finish, and stunning burgundy colorway will complement any outfit, while also keeping important belongings safe.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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The battle pitted Ellison against Netflix, the industry’s biggest and most important player.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Today any surface that has a coating, any device that uses stacks of extremely thin films — television screens, cell phone screens and the microchips inside — can be traced back to Katharine, repeatedly dipping a metal plate in a trough of water.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
26 Feb. 2026
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Wlazlo is extremely driven and results-oriented, Tessaro said.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Much.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/much. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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