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
Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Doubts over London’s stock market haven’t been limited to tech, though.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 5 June 2025
President Donald Trump, though, continues to back the bill, and that is likely to be more important than Musk’s disdain, said Erin Covey, House analyst for the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
Despite politicians throughout the U.K. writing to organizers of festivals which have booked the band, the group remain on the final lineup for Glastonbury this month, though were recently removed from Scotland’s TRNSMT festival this July following safety concerns from law enforcement.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 5 June 2025
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Adverb
Getting to conviction though is a whole other feat by itself.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Doubts over London’s stock market haven’t been limited to tech, though.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 5 June 2025
President Donald Trump, though, continues to back the bill, and that is likely to be more important than Musk’s disdain, said Erin Covey, House analyst for the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
Despite politicians throughout the U.K. writing to organizers of festivals which have booked the band, the group remain on the final lineup for Glastonbury this month, though were recently removed from Scotland’s TRNSMT festival this July following safety concerns from law enforcement.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for though
Adverb
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Many economists, however, are much less convinced of his argument, with some even noting that a trade deficit can be a reflection of a strong economy and the power of the US to effectively stimulate the global economy.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Morrissey, however, told PEOPLE that Williams never scheduled her new medical evaluation.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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Trump is perturbed by the lack of movement but is nevertheless still ordering his envoy Steve Witkoff to continue his efforts.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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But the noise that greeted Arteta’s strike will live long in the memory nevertheless.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
16 May 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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The DBs nonetheless got their hands on some footballs.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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But this is where the No. 5 team was nonetheless, thanks to a Stage 3 wreck that damaged the right side of his car beyond immediate repair.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
26 May 2025
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“Though.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/though. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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