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be tantamount to

VERB

amount

Synonyms

STRONG

aggregate approach approximate become correspond effect extend grow match mean number purport reach rival sum tally total touch

WEAK

be equivalent to check with come to develop into

Antonyms

STRONG

decrease depart fail leave lessen shrink subtract

Example Sentences

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Daniel thinks the public should know; Scanlon says telling the world would be tantamount to unleashing a dangerous virus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Another said removal would be tantamount to an admission of wrongdoing and that not all tattooed subgroups actually engage in misconduct.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2024

Even though it would be tantamount to saying I broke the law for family reasons, it would require his testimony.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2024

“Such a prohibition would be tantamount to a complete ban of aerial discharges of retardant.”

From Washington Times • Apr. 23, 2023

But they were both older and wiser coyotes and knew that even if I did not somehow intervene, coming under the mare to take the rabbit would be tantamount to committing suicide.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen

be tantamount to

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