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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In the process, however, one of the big distinguishing aspects of TV – the large audiences who once assembled to watch dramas, sitcoms and reality shows – has eroded.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Peterson was cruising through the first three, however, the Nationals rallied for seven runs in the fourth to set up the blowout.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Instead, four leading tech companies reported quarterly results that beat Wall Street’s official forecasts but nevertheless fell short of the sky-high expectations investors have set for companies leading the AI revolution.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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Passero noted that his staff determined areas of concern nevertheless turned out to be fully code complaint, while others required relatively minor work.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.
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