1
as in insofar as
to the degree that
the economic forecast for the coming decade looks promising, inasmuch as we can predict that far in advance
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in because
for the reason that
you should not use that source, inasmuch as it is badly out-of-date
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of inasmuch as
As complications go, few match those that the prince faces, inasmuch as the life of a Royal is essentially built around being displayed as an object of public curiosity.
—
Brian Lowry, CNN, 10 Aug. 2023
Frankly, this is not much of a surprise considering the complexity in both the structure and functioning of international supply chains in the minerals sector the world over, inasmuch as raw materials products often undergo significant transformations once mined.
—Harry G. Broadman, Forbes, 1 Feb. 2022
And that's a rare experience—inasmuch as anyone is interested in reliving 2003 from the bench seat of a regular-cab Dodge.
—Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 1 Apr. 2023
Arguably, some pullback can be expected given the not irrational but perhaps excessive optimism about the prospects for ‘clean energy’ inasmuch as many nations are in dire financial straits due to the pandemic.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 4 June 2021
See all Example Sentences for inasmuch as 
Brian Lowry, CNN, 10 Aug. 2023
Frankly, this is not much of a surprise considering the complexity in both the structure and functioning of international supply chains in the minerals sector the world over, inasmuch as raw materials products often undergo significant transformations once mined.
—Harry G. Broadman, Forbes, 1 Feb. 2022
And that's a rare experience—inasmuch as anyone is interested in reliving 2003 from the bench seat of a regular-cab Dodge.
—Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 1 Apr. 2023
Arguably, some pullback can be expected given the not irrational but perhaps excessive optimism about the prospects for ‘clean energy’ inasmuch as many nations are in dire financial straits due to the pandemic.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 4 June 2021
See all Example Sentences for inasmuch as
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inasmuch as
Conjunction
-
Second, insofar as growth is associated with environmental degradation and inequality, are societies now approaching the point at which its costs exceed its benefits?—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Jan. 2025
-
Meanwhile, on the left, the ADL is often accused of caring about antisemitism mostly insofar as it can be used as a weapon for its pro-Israel advocacy.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2025
Conjunction
-
The Paul brothers and McGregor are going so far as to hang with one another and share a vehicle in what appears to be a video on the way to the event.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
-
How Wilson County will maintain its rural, small town feel with residential and commercial development has been a central theme in the feedback gathered so far as the Wilson County planning office and Greater Nashville Regional Council work together on the update.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
28 Oct. 2024
Conjunction
-
Are you allowed to tease your experience shooting in the Arctic for Part Two? Only insomuch as nothing has ever been filmed in the Arctic for a movie of this scale.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 July 2023
-
But the Department of Defense has relaxed its requirement in recent years, insomuch as football players can defer their military service until their NFL careers are complete.—
Nate Davis,
USA TODAY,
2 Mar. 2023
Thesaurus Entries Near inasmuch as
Cite this Entry
“Inasmuch as.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inasmuch%20as. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share