as in however
in spite of that
I know we didn't win—I was happy with how we played, though
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Recent Examples of though
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
That was not how Linda Bisson, a professor in the Department of Viticulture and Enology, saw Hullar, though.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The actual number of incidents, though, is likely higher, as many incidents go undetected.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Ironically, though, this comes as rumors of a possible feud between them have been swirling.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Oct. 2025
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Adverb
No need for a panicked search, though.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
That was not how Linda Bisson, a professor in the Department of Viticulture and Enology, saw Hullar, though.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The actual number of incidents, though, is likely higher, as many incidents go undetected.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Ironically, though, this comes as rumors of a possible feud between them have been swirling.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for though
Adverb
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After two decades, however, the commute was finally taking its toll.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Oct. 2025
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With the peace dividend that arrived in its wake, however, came an automotive renaissance.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
10 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Emanuel, hardly a subtle shrinking violet throughout his career, nevertheless explained why things were different.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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But if progress in robotics proceeds anywhere close to the speed of the wider AI industry, that wide distance may nevertheless be traversed in a short space of time.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
Conjunction
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But scientists and doctors say things aren’t that simple — and a belief that exposing children to marijuana, either directly or indirectly, is harmless isn’t supported by the facts.—
Daniel M. Jimenez,
The Cannifornian,
22 June 2017
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But with a full and volatile season behind them, the two have grown closer, prompting check-ins from Bradford last month, seeking tidbits from his coach who watched OTA practices on a tablet from his Kentucky retreat.—
Chad Graff,
Twin Cities,
15 June 2017
Adverb
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But what Lebanon has done deserves recognition nonetheless.—
Jacob Shames,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 Oct. 2025
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If a team has a lone superstar up front but not much support around him, is that better or worse than a team without a franchise face that nonetheless has key contributors on the second and third lines?—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Though.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/though. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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