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tantamount

[tan-tuh-mount] / ˈtæn təˌmaʊnt /


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Lincicome judged these strictures to be tantamount to the “nationalization” of U.S.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

It added that the measures were "tantamount to the financial death penalty," as the judges are unable to use credit cards, access banking services and use online platforms like Amazon and Google.

From Barron's Jun. 24, 2026

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

Keeping her informed about your actions is tantamount to saying, “It all goes to you.”

From MarketWatch Jun. 4, 2026

The gist seemed to be that any decision to receive the committee report was tantamount to the dissolution of the union.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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