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
Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Inevitably, though, several of these titles will find themselves in the awards race.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
There’s a looming question though.
—Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
China’s path to global domination is not necessarily an easy one, though.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
This time, though, the schisms between the CDC and the states and professional societies go far beyond the timing of an additional dose of vaccine.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Inevitably, though, several of these titles will find themselves in the awards race.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
There’s a looming question though.
—Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
China’s path to global domination is not necessarily an easy one, though.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for though
Adverb
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Foster, however, was another story.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Recently, however, both teams have elevated themselves to greater heights.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The Otherlands is a community of struggling people from all places and time periods, who can nevertheless understand each other despite their differences.—
Adam Solomons,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
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That would nevertheless break Labour's manifesto pledges to not raise income tax, national insurance for employees or VAT.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 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 standard weather in the South right now is chilly in the morning and warm by the afternoon—a nice relief from the sweltering heat of summer, but nonetheless frustrating in terms of personal styling.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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While Miami Gardens is a predominantly Black community, the fear of dogs and their vicious attacks persists nonetheless, and is likely an issue ongoing in other communities in South Florida and beyond.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Though.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/though. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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