just as

idiom

1
: to an equal degree as
Our house is just as nice as theirs.
This one is just as good as that one.
She performs just as well as he does.
2
: in the same way as
Just as we hope to be forgiven, so we should forgive others.
Just as I thought/suspected, the door is locked.

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Some kinds of difficulty are essential for mental development, just as physical resistance is essential for building muscle. Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025 Guiding principles, both personal and professional, are just as crucial as having the right policy goals. Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025 Sniffing fulfills a major part of a canine's sensory needs, one just as important as play and physical and mental exercise. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025 Or, for something simpler and just as magical, step outside after dark and watch the Milky Way stretch and swirl above you. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for just as

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“Just as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/just%20as. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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