tantamount
Example Sentences
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Keeping her informed about your actions is tantamount to saying, “It all goes to you.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
The claimants' lawyer, KP Law, stated that some of the information the defendants are calling for serves no clear benefit and is "tantamount to a full witness statement from each claimant".
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Some will argue that “Michael” is tantamount to a feature that paints Bill Cosby as America’s beloved dad.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
"For his age, this is tantamount to a life sentence -- an extremely severe punishment," she said.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
Normally, playing without a queen is crippling, almost tantamount to an automatic loss.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing tantamount
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