much as

CONJUNCTION

although

Synonyms

WEAK

admitting albeit despite despite the fact even if even supposing granting granting all this in spite of notwithstanding still supposing though when whereas while yet

CONJUNCTION

though

Synonyms

STRONGEST

although even if even though yet

STRONG

despite the fact notwithstanding

WEAK

albeit despite

CONJUNCTION

when

Synonyms

WEAK

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

CONJUNCTION

while

Synonyms

WEAK

albeit although howbeit though when whereas

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Regardless, shares of DraftKings were soaring on the news, trading around $27, up as much as 11% early Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Eras don’t end for him so much as become transition points.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"This is part of life. I'm not nostalgic. Just like the first day, each, every minute, I've been trying to enjoy as much as I can."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

As much as I roll my eyes at refereeing grievances, they appear to have a point.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

She told us that Marlene needed her to be there with her as much as possible, that she had been off her food and depressed ever since her mother had died.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

much as

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