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
Clarissa Wei, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
The snacks on offer, though, are worth tearing yourself away from the sights.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
In a way, though, this makes sense.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 26 Sep. 2025
Not the case for Omar and Ander, though.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
In the last two decades, though, the atmosphere has shifted.
—Clarissa Wei, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
The snacks on offer, though, are worth tearing yourself away from the sights.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
In a way, though, this makes sense.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 26 Sep. 2025
Not the case for Omar and Ander, though.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for though
Adverb
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Fewer than three hours later, however, most of that throng trickled out of the stadium in disappointment after watching the Mustangs break a scoreless game at halftime en route to a 21-0 victory.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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Score did, however, share a tidbit about how the book came together.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Director Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother ($5 in the MFL) won the top prize at Venice, but there’s nevertheless an enduring sense that the family dramedy starring Adam Driver, Cate Blanchett, and Vicky Krieps will be too small for awards season.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Joining Rapp in his intellectual group, Adam Goldberg's Mike Newhouse nevertheless gets into a scuffle during the moon tower party but ultimately stands up for himself.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
24 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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In a statement, BusPatrol pointed out the audit’s confirmation that the procurement process used to enter into a contract with Miami-Dade schools was done according to the rules, although the audit argues the district should have nonetheless done their own due diligence.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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After the fraught delay, play resumed nonetheless.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Though.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/though. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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