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
Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Lease payments do not qualify, though.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Putting the ball in the air against the Halos on Monday wasn’t a problem, though.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
Improvements will not look the same at every stop, though.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
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Adverb
This year’s celestial blackout won’t be visible from North America in the same way, though, but will rather throw shade onto a tranche of Western Europe for up to two minutes and 18 seconds.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Lease payments do not qualify, though.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Putting the ball in the air against the Halos on Monday wasn’t a problem, though.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
Improvements will not look the same at every stop, though.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for though
Adverb
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The quota, however, is linked to a controversial separate bill to change voting boundaries, a process that could increase the number of seats in the lower house from 543 to about 850.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In March, reports were circulating that Heather and Christine Quinn, another original cast member, might be returning to the docusoap for season 10, however a source later told PEOPLE that nothing is confirmed yet.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Autonomy was nevertheless a bedrock component.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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Its stock is nevertheless still up about 34% for the year so far.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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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But given that the Royals have been unwavering about leaving a beloved stadium that nonetheless will be nearly 60 years old when the lease expires, the greatest good — or at least the greater good — is to be found in investing downtown.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2026
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The person throwing the bowling ball might not have intended a specific victim to be killed, or even knowingly planned to kill someone, but nonetheless did something that was obviously likely to cause serious harm.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Though.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/though. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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