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
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
Here, though, lovely poetic imagery is scrambled with old and alternate timelines, sending the reverie in unanticipated and often comic directions.
—Hannah Gold, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
That tactic faces a considerably uphill battle, though.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The impact of it though on the entertainment space was becoming undeniable.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 24 Mar. 2026
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Adverb
How many consumers will take the company up on the offer is yet to be seen, though—and the gesture could be more powerful than the actual payout.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
Here, though, lovely poetic imagery is scrambled with old and alternate timelines, sending the reverie in unanticipated and often comic directions.
—Hannah Gold, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
That tactic faces a considerably uphill battle, though.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The impact of it though on the entertainment space was becoming undeniable.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for though
Adverb
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Juarez snared a line drive at second base, however, and threw the ball to Madison Marshall at first for the game-ending double play.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The full extent of this possible uptick, however, won’t be known until lobbyists file their second quarter reports later this year.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Optimism, though, was nevertheless evident in financial markets worldwide.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Monday's overriding reaction in financial markets was nevertheless one of relief.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 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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Too rich for my blood, but tempting nonetheless.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Mar. 2026
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Advantaged by a much higher rate of sellout crowds than the norm on the West Coast, San Diego State’s men’s basketball program nonetheless is facing stiff economic challenges, as does the school’s football program and, above all, the athletic department as a whole.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Though.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/though. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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