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
Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
There will be questions, though, about how both managers set up in the return fixture – with perhaps a little more focus on defensive responsibilities.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
In the near-term, though, the ebb and flow of duties isn’t helping most Americans.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Lovely treatments, though—lots of massages, from hot stone to marma, and the likes of rose crystal lymphatic facials.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
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Adverb
When a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean, though, her peaceful world is suddenly thrown into danger.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
There will be questions, though, about how both managers set up in the return fixture – with perhaps a little more focus on defensive responsibilities.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
In the near-term, though, the ebb and flow of duties isn’t helping most Americans.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Lovely treatments, though—lots of massages, from hot stone to marma, and the likes of rose crystal lymphatic facials.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for though
Adverb
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Indian market opportunity, however, comes with the pressure to pivot strategy based on consumer preferences.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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Among some fraction of liberal voters, however, any concession to the technology’s utility is increasingly regarded as gauche, at best—and, at worst, a sign of reactionary corporate centrism.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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Wall Street nevertheless latched onto some potentially encouraging signals.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Director Robert Zemeckis’s remake was shunted over to streaming and drew both harsh and somewhat rightful ire, but Anne Hathaway nevertheless has a lot of fun!—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 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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The education budget nonetheless continues to go up, hurting taxpayers and diverting funds from other important services.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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Although schools agree that athletes should only be able to play four seasons in five years, many nonetheless support individual athletes who sue the NCAA to play beyond that limit.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Though.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/though. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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