Definitions

just as

CONJUNCTION

Synonyms

STRONGEST

equally similarly to the same degree

STRONG

being like

WEAK

acting as by its nature comparatively essentially functioning as in the manner that in the same manner with just for serving as

CONJUNCTION

Synonyms

WEAK

at the time that during the time that in the act of in the process of on the point of

CONJUNCTION

as if

Synonyms

WEAK

as it were as it would be as might be in such a way that just as if just as though so to speak

CONJUNCTION

as though

Synonyms

WEAK

as it were as it would be as might be in such a way that just as if just as though so to speak

CONJUNCTION

when

Synonyms

WEAK

albeit although at at the same time during howbeit immediately upon just after meanwhile much as whereas while

PREPOSITION

according to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

in accord with in accordance with in agreement with

STRONG

conforming to in consonance with in keeping with in the manner of

WEAK

as reported by as stated in in line with pursuant to to the degree that

Example Sentences

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He reached the vehicle just as the man got in.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The guys who started this country, some of them hated each other with just as much venom and outrage and indignance as political players hate each other today.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Maybe the price is still reasonable, just as it could be for red-hot U.S. semiconductor stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

It is held in June, just as the team sits their all important exams.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

We get hot dogs and lemonades and shuffle into our row side-ways, just as the game is beginning, squeezing past the people who are already in their seats.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

just as

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