as in though
in spite of that
I'm all out of eggs; however, I can still make us a nice breakfast
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Recent Examples of however
Leo, however, wasn’t sure how to proceed.
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Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
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
Ignatow could not, however, be tried for murder again because the Fifth Amendment prevents double jeopardy.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Oct. 2025
Swift will, however, have to submit her texts with Lively to the court.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
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
Ignatow could not, however, be tried for murder again because the Fifth Amendment prevents double jeopardy.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Oct. 2025
Swift will, however, have to submit her texts with Lively to the court.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for however
Adverb
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Recently, though, the director has been taking on more oblique inspos, like #MeToo and William Burroughs.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Wolves’ defense made a play, though, when Geraci Martin intercepted a deep pass.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 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
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
Adverb
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Surpassing the 60 state ratifications needed, the High Seas Treaty will finally enter into force in January 2026 — a breakthrough for international law and marine biodiversity, and proof that multilateralism can still deliver.—
Olivier Wenden,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Shanahan was asked whether Puni’s preseason knee injury was still affecting him.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Of the 48 hostages yet to be released, 20 are believed to be alive.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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“However.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/however. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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