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be tantamount to

VERB

amount

Synonyms

STRONG

aggregate approach approximate become correspond effect extend grow match mean number purport reach rival sum tally total touch

WEAK

be equivalent to check with come to develop into

Antonyms

STRONG

decrease depart fail leave lessen shrink subtract

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In that case, the board might consider their actions to be tantamount to actions by an employer interfering with the workers’ right to vote in a free and fair election.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2024

Even though it would be tantamount to saying I broke the law for family reasons, it would require his testimony.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2024

“Such a prohibition would be tantamount to a complete ban of aerial discharges of retardant.”

From Washington Times • Apr. 23, 2023

A sentence that Kelly must serve consecutively would be tantamount to a life sentence.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2023

This would be tantamount to retiring from public life.

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

be tantamount to

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