as in significant
having great meaning or lasting effect
actually, nothing much changed
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as in very
to a great degree
much gratified by the favorable response to her novel
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as in highly
to a large extent or degree
the new decorations made me much happier
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as in almost
very close to but not completely
today the old neighborhood looks much as it did years ago
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as in often
many times
I don't do that much anymore
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as in about
close to but not exactly
he behaves much the same as I did at that age
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as in plenty
a considerable amount
much of what people think they know about words is inaccurate or downright false
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Recent Examples of much
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025
Israeli bombardment of Gaza since has killed more than 48,000 people, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza, reduced much of the enclave to rubble, and led to a humanitarian catastrophe for surviving residents.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
Mary Gilbert, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
Subsequent ceremonies have been much tamer, although plenty of contenders will figuratively duke it out at this year's awards, which features one of the most competitive best picture races in years.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
Ji-Young doesn’t have to do much, and all those moments are there.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024
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Adjective
Marte is still dealing with the same knee issue that sidelined him for much of last summer.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025
Israeli bombardment of Gaza since has killed more than 48,000 people, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza, reduced much of the enclave to rubble, and led to a humanitarian catastrophe for surviving residents.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
Adverb
Almost no area could absorb that much rain without flooding, but recent storms have already soaked soils in this region and make the threat that much more serious.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
Subsequent ceremonies have been much tamer, although plenty of contenders will figuratively duke it out at this year's awards, which features one of the most competitive best picture races in years.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
Noun
The best part about the Pines is there is no pressure to do much, and there is anything and everything at your fingertips.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
Ji-Young doesn’t have to do much, and all those moments are there.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for much
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The addition of about 500 new jobs will have a significant impact on the area’s employment and economic landscapes, Sada said, noting that the chamber doesn’t anticipate these positions to be highly specialized roles.—
Shawn Raymundo,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Along with the cold will come the chance for a significant snowstorm, one that could eventually bring blizzard conditions to parts of the East Coast.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Her story is very similar to what Milla experiences in the show.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Vroom, vroom, baby: All of Chelsea Handler's friends loved one of her exes in particular, and there's a very oddly specific reason why.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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The addition of about 500 new jobs will have a significant impact on the area’s employment and economic landscapes, Sada said, noting that the chamber doesn’t anticipate these positions to be highly specialized roles.—
Shawn Raymundo,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
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And will assuredly remain so, barring a highly unexpected climb up the standings from a team that has been unsteady all season.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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Recent information from the Energy Information Administration shows that transportation accounts for almost 40 percent of U.S. CO2 output.—
PATRICK CASEY, DEBRA FISER, WHIT HALL and GARY WHEELER Special to the Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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The noise has gotten pretty loud, though, drowning out almost anything else about this matchup.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Note that canned green beans are often high in sodium, which can increase blood pressure.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
11 Feb. 2025
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These drugs prevent medical complications of obesity, which are often quite costly to the taxpayers.—
Sheldon Toubman,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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By contrast, in that same category, HIP Health Maintenance Organization's reversal rate of about 38% impacted the next-highest number of grievances, totaling 1,794.—
David Robinson,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Two federal judges swiftly blocked an order seeking to end birthright citizenship, calling it unconstitutional, while about a dozen other lawsuits have been filed by civil rights groups, religious organizations and states.—
Mica Rosenberg,
ProPublica,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In conceiving the Broadway musical for the big screen, director Chu knew how important the number was.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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More News: Legendary Singer Announced As Grand Marshal For Atlanta Motor Speedway With a 36-race season ahead, this is an important part of the season where momentum can be found for the lucky driver that finishes first.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Her father picks it up for him, but is disappointed to see what appears to be a condom imprint, making for an extremely awkward moment in front of the family.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Apple's testimony said: The IPA's existing powers are already extremely broad and pose a significant risk to the global availability of vitally important security technologies.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Much.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/much. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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