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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Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Allen’s reparative narrative, though, actually revolves around Maddie’s nine-year-old daughter, Caroline (River Lipe-Smith), who has only just claimed her pronouns and, as the title tells us, her name.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
So random though, and never had both my phone and internet just flatline like that.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
If your loungewear collection needs a little pick-me-up, though, look no further than Amazon’s best-selling Automet Jogger Sweatpants.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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Adverb
As in Garcia’s case, though, none of the tips led to criminal charges.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Allen’s reparative narrative, though, actually revolves around Maddie’s nine-year-old daughter, Caroline (River Lipe-Smith), who has only just claimed her pronouns and, as the title tells us, her name.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
So random though, and never had both my phone and internet just flatline like that.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
If your loungewear collection needs a little pick-me-up, though, look no further than Amazon’s best-selling Automet Jogger Sweatpants.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for though
Adverb
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Metcalf, however, believes that her character is only partially to blame for the serial killer's actions.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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That diversity, however, was limited.—
Jeff Pearlman,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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That attention might not be back at the same levels this time around, but Friday is another chance, nevertheless.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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However, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the three-day airshow went on nevertheless.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 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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Wauchope may not have styled the bombshell hair parade that took place on the pink carpet outside, but the look was flaunted nonetheless.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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But nonetheless, that moment of failure has had a lasting impact on me.—
Angela Kenzslowe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Though.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/though. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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