as who

phrase

archaic : as one that : as if someone

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Critics also questioned whether acoustic microphones monitoring public spaces could amount to a form of surveillance, as well as who would have access to any audio data collected. Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of as who was in the 14th century

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“As who.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20who. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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