so much as

Example Sentences

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As he angrily complained to anyone who so much as said “good morning” to him this week, a second “Dan Sullivan,” about whom very little is known, has qualified for the Alaska primary ballot.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

One in 3 working-age American men aren’t so much as looking for a job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Keeping track of how many like them are sleeping outdoors without so much as a tent or vehicle to shelter them has become a major concern for the organization.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The big cities no longer decide what feels culturally relevant so much as they absorb it.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Oh, there was once a dog named Fonzie who nearly took his head off, but Fonzie wasn’t really mad at him so much as surprised.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen