just as
Idioms-
In precisely the same way as. For example, He's signing his name just as he's always done it . [Early 1600s]
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Also, just so . To the same degree as. For example, Jim's running just as fast as his friend , or He intended to give them just so much work as they could do in a day . [Late 1600s] Also see just so .
Example Sentences
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In fact, if there’s any move at all, it’s just as likely to be a hike.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
Vanguard’s survey didn’t include men, so the figures for them might be just as bad, or worse.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
“A U.S. ‘terrorist’ label would ensure they loom just as large in the spreadsheets of its bankers, policymakers and CEOs.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
"I thought it looked just as good on her as it did the day I finished it, if not better."
From BBC • May 5, 2026
The security detail smirked at one another, and then the guard closest to me stepped forward, disappearing just as seamlessly.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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