Definitions

just as

CONJUNCTION

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

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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What may look like a fossil human tooth-picking groove could just as easily be the by-product of everyday chewing.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

If the spread of screwworms continues, it could extend the meatpackers’ margin squeeze just as investors were looking for recovery.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

If the market drops just as you’re starting to withdraw money in retirement, it can put a real dent in your nest egg.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Coughran disappeared in the popular recreation area near Lake Tahoe just as a low-pressure system descended on the region, plunging temperatures to near freezing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

“Now eat,” she commands us both just as her phone chirps from the depths of her bag.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

just as

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