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just as

CONJUNCTION
as
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
as
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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The war in the Middle East has sent oil prices surging and reignited volatility across global financial markets, pressuring emerging markets just as the asset class was staging its strongest run in years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

‘Activities like swimming lessons, martial arts, gymnastics or music often build discipline, resilience and life skills that matter just as much as future tuition savings.’

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Now we have one more study showing that the tradwife hype is just as empty as feminists have always suspected.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

That's because the US is just as susceptible to global oil market fluctuations as other countries.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

It was Wednesday morning just as Father and I were unlocking our workbenches that Peter’s little sister Cocky burst into the shop.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom