as though

Definition of as thoughnext
as in like
the way it would be or one would do if the applause was so great it was as though the toddler's dance class had been the Bolshoi Ballet

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Recent Examples of as though The Casual Drive Jeeps, especially lifted Jeeps, are one of the few vehicles still in production that feel as though the driver is an integral part of the equation, even in a straight line. Michael Febbo, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026 Previous-generation Outbacks were functional but had an unfortunate tendency to look as though their infotainment system had been installed by somebody who strongly disliked both computers and human beings. New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 His right hand, wrapped in a handkerchief and appearing as though injured, held a revolver. Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 Coduto said some conspiracy theories circulating treat the case as though someone else could be responsible, even though that's not what was argued in court. Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as though

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“As though.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/as%20though. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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