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
Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Nobody was laughing after the game, though, when Simon was arrested and booked for misdemeanor battery.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Really, though, anything can happen at her shows.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
That ruling isn’t binding, though, in the highly conservative district where Kordia’s case is being heard.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
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Adverb
Bizarrely, though, at the same moment that the government seeks to silence Israeli filmmakers, the boycott campaign aims to cut them off from foreign audiences and sources of support.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Nobody was laughing after the game, though, when Simon was arrested and booked for misdemeanor battery.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Really, though, anything can happen at her shows.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
That ruling isn’t binding, though, in the highly conservative district where Kordia’s case is being heard.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for though
Adverb
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If Ohtani is to be treated as a normal starter, however, could that mean changes in how the Dodgers deploy him?—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ignatow could not, however, be tried for murder again because the Fifth Amendment prevents double jeopardy.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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A lot of people are nevertheless holding out hope for a team that moved the ball at will against the Bills and Lions (and has played a schedule that can only get easier going forward).—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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But, there is nevertheless a real belief within the team that the years of experience the Cavs have put together will give them an advantage at the most important time.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
2 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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There are, nonetheless, lessons that could apply to businesses and policymakers anywhere.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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The time was coming, sure, but the loss hurt nonetheless.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Though.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/though. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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