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
Ari Daniel, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025
Samantha's absence doesn't come as a huge shock, though.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Environmental activists, though, urged commissioners to push for stronger protections of the Bolsa Chica wetlands.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
The hospital is represented by the firm Rudy and Sarah will be working for, though.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 15 Aug. 2025
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Adverb
On the paternal side, though, there was no such pattern.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025
Samantha's absence doesn't come as a huge shock, though.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Environmental activists, though, urged commissioners to push for stronger protections of the Bolsa Chica wetlands.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
The hospital is represented by the firm Rudy and Sarah will be working for, though.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for though
Adverb
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All who met him, however briefly, were better for the encounter.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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There's a long road, however, between commitment and coolers.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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She was nevertheless voted the Player of the Tournament and an unprecedented hat-trick of Ballon D’Or awards cannot be ruled out.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Ad divides opinion The ad has nevertheless drawn its own share of critics.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
4 Aug. 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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Her dad, Taylor finds her art to be disturbing, but nonetheless harmless.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
6 Aug. 2025
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This work has taken place in what’s known as the Government Community Cloud, which is intended for information that is not classified but is nonetheless sensitive.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
26 July 2025
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“Though.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/though. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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