1
—used to say that two things are equal in amount or degree
He likes hockey as much as he likes basketball.
2
—used to say that an amount is as large as another amount
She earns as much as he does.
3
: almost but not quite
He as much as admitted his guilt.
: even though : despite the fact that
As much as I respect him, I still have to disagree with him on this point.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 15 Sep. 2025
Research indicates that as much as 44% of a company’s market value can be attributed to the CEO’s reputation.
—John Hall, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Since signing last summer, Merino’s performances for Arsenal in midfield have not stood out as much as his performances up front.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Insurers have sent out notices in nearly every state, with some proposing premium increases of as much as 50%.
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Researchers analyzed more than 50 studies involving HRT that also tracked cognitive outcomes and found that women who started HRT within five years of menopause cut their risk of Alzheimer’s by as much as 32%.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 15 Sep. 2025
Research indicates that as much as 44% of a company’s market value can be attributed to the CEO’s reputation.
—John Hall, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Since signing last summer, Merino’s performances for Arsenal in midfield have not stood out as much as his performances up front.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Insurers have sent out notices in nearly every state, with some proposing premium increases of as much as 50%.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
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“As much as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20much%20as. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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