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
Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Doubts over London’s stock market haven’t been limited to tech, though.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 5 June 2025
President Donald Trump, though, continues to back the bill, and that is likely to be more important than Musk’s disdain, said Erin Covey, House analyst for the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
Despite politicians throughout the U.K. writing to organizers of festivals which have booked the band, the group remain on the final lineup for Glastonbury this month, though were recently removed from Scotland’s TRNSMT festival this July following safety concerns from law enforcement.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 5 June 2025
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Adverb
Getting to conviction though is a whole other feat by itself.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Doubts over London’s stock market haven’t been limited to tech, though.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 5 June 2025
President Donald Trump, though, continues to back the bill, and that is likely to be more important than Musk’s disdain, said Erin Covey, House analyst for the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
Despite politicians throughout the U.K. writing to organizers of festivals which have booked the band, the group remain on the final lineup for Glastonbury this month, though were recently removed from Scotland’s TRNSMT festival this July following safety concerns from law enforcement.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for though
Adverb
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The moment didn't hurt the brothers' relationship, however: in the years since, the Voltaggios have opened several restaurants together around the U.S. and even had a Food Network competition show, Battle of the Brothers.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Brown had shot a weapon; the reason why, however, was under dispute.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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The report argued that a spirit of collaboration and openness nevertheless prevailed in the field of health care.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Though television squashed the production into two dimensions, the broadcast nevertheless felt real and exciting; director David Comer let the camera play on the players, rather than trying for a cinematic effect through an excess of close-ups and cutaways.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 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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Even if another 26 cases still under review at the start of last month are eventually taken up, the resulting prosecution rate would nonetheless hover around 12%.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The 11 vetoes — up from Polis’ previous high of 10 in 2023 — nonetheless underscored the adage that every bill must pass by clear threshold to become law: 33 votes in the House, 18 votes in the Senate and one vote from the governor’s office.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
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“Though.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/though. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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