as in though
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I'm all out of eggs; however, I can still make us a nice breakfast
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Recent Examples of however
Jones still has a higher base salary than the San Jose city manager, however, who makes $429,960, according to data from the nonprofit Transparent California.
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Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
An even bigger problem, however, is that the movie’s moral ambiguity has been replaced by Folgers Crystals.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
For Cobb, however, nurturing the environment and sustaining community go hand in hand.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
By the time the president was finished, however, there were no new announcements about the conflict.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
An even bigger problem, however, is that the movie’s moral ambiguity has been replaced by Folgers Crystals.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
For Cobb, however, nurturing the environment and sustaining community go hand in hand.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
By the time the president was finished, however, there were no new announcements about the conflict.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for however
Adverb
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Civale entered Tuesday’s game with close to neutral splits, though, so Boone opted for Rosario in a low-risk, high-reward possibility.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Mostly, though, the Heat stalled as a team.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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That’s just four more than the Kings, who dangle near the bottom of the league in both wins and regulation wins but nevertheless sit one point back of Nashville (84) for the second wild card with a game in hand on the Predators.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
8 Apr. 2026
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Given that rather large caveat, there nevertheless seems to be good news regarding Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In Claude—a wayward young man whom everyone nonetheless finds promising—Louise sees a vessel for her remaining idealism.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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Set the scene Pigalle, situated at the foot of Montmartre, may have shaken off its reputation for debauchery but the neighborhood nonetheless preserves a seductive energy, a holdover from its red-light-district days.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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As before, there was still a massive police presence in South Beach.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The rust was still evident after Curry shot 4 of 10 in the first half, but his mere presence brought an unmistakable and unique electricity back to the building.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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This was largely because the White House has yet to provide any of the government guarantees — including commitments on visas, tax exemptions, safety and security — that are deemed obligatory for a World Cup bid to progress.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Because in this business, what hasn't happened yet can matter just as much as what has.—
Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“However.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/however. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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