as many

phrase

: the same in number
saw three plays in as many days

Examples of as many in a Sentence

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The deployment didn’t include as many uninterrupted days at sea as the Lincoln. — Julie Watson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 These figures are at times revised higher after ships have moved through the strait, as many switch off their identification systems to try to avoid detection. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026 Authorities are investigating whether the attacks are connected to an online challenge encouraging teenagers to kill as many people as possible. — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Although Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane only played in the first half, the Magic led by as many as 18 points in the first quarter and held on late, 122-118, against the Grizzlies on the road at FedExForum. — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as many

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1540, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of as many was circa 1540

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“As many.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20many. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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