as in though
in spite of that
I'm all out of eggs; however, I can still make us a nice breakfast
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Recent Examples of however
The Blackhawks scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth, however, to grab the lead for good.
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Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
No serious disease problems impact this plant, however occasional problems with crown root, root rot, and rust may occur.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
The listing of 36 Lewis, however, could become part of a growing number of downtown apartments buildings that may be hitting the market this year.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere on the platform, however, the question was not given much credit.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
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Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
No serious disease problems impact this plant, however occasional problems with crown root, root rot, and rust may occur.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
The listing of 36 Lewis, however, could become part of a growing number of downtown apartments buildings that may be hitting the market this year.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere on the platform, however, the question was not given much credit.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for however
Adverb
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Eventually, though, Olsson called the board members of Kristianstad herself to explain what a move to Liverpool would mean for her career.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The concussion, though, put her on the shelf for a time.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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That would be the Lincoln Academy, a commendable but nevertheless relatively uncelebrated nonprofit, non-partisan organization that has been around since the mid-1960s and will induct a new group on April 11 in ceremonies on the campus of Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The trustees nevertheless voted unanimously to give the land away, and the judge dismissed Dunn's lawsuit shortly after, citing the facts of the case.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Whether or not Ye used AI to make Bully, the album nonetheless feels like decades of his music fed into a computer program.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2026
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When prompted about medical images, but not actually supplied any images, the models will nonetheless offer diagnoses.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The fire started at the back of the home, but the State Fire Marshal is still investigating the cause.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Despite that, our breakfast basket arrived not a second too late, with the pastries still warm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Nevada County’s admission comes as AI programs are under close watch around the globe for introducing incorrect legal references in cases, yet also increasingly offered as tools to help lawyers and judges research and write their briefs, motions and opinions.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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No plans exist yet for the historic building’s future, city officials said.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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“However.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/however. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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