as best

phrase

: as well, skillfully, or accurately as
Try to do it as best you can.

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Nets, Disruptions, and Camouflage Close reading, however, reveals a few telling details about what the Pentagon views as best practices for stopping and killing drones. — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026 Spanish captain Rodri was crowned the Golden Ball winner as best player, while goalkeeper Unai Simón won the Golden Glove after conceding just one goal during Spain’s eight games. — Peter Weber, TheWeek, 20 July 2026 Rodri, the Spanish captain and lynchpin, winner of the Golden Ball as best player in the tournament, placed both hands on his head, in joyous disbelief. — Sean Gregory, Time, 20 July 2026 Adam Sandler officiated the wedding with Swift’s brother, Austin Swift, serving as man of honor beside Travis’ brother Jason Kelce as best man. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for as best

Word History

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of as best was in 1543

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“As best.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20best. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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