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
Damon Wise, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
More often, though, the series simply mistakes tragic backstory for meaningful character development.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Over his final years with the Packers, though, Rodgers performed poorly in big games.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Hours after Air Force One landed back in Washington, though, Trump seemed revived, embracing a new and entirely different plan for peace.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025
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Adverb
In the meantime, though, a new character is introduced, a rough-looking butcher with a motorbike and sidecar whose presence Andor’s mother seems to resent and accept in bafflingly equal measures.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
More often, though, the series simply mistakes tragic backstory for meaningful character development.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Over his final years with the Packers, though, Rodgers performed poorly in big games.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Hours after Air Force One landed back in Washington, though, Trump seemed revived, embracing a new and entirely different plan for peace.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for though
Adverb
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Some states, however, have sought to restrict recording of law enforcement by passing buffer zone laws that mandate bystanders keep a certain distance from police activity.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
23 Aug. 2025
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Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images Now, however, Chosen seems to have a real chance to make the Niners' roster, and Matt Barrows and Vic Tafur of The Athletic recently discussed the possibility.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Another boon for Hong Kong A Shein listing in Hong Kong would nevertheless mark a boon for the the semi-autonomous territory, which has emerged this year as one of the top listing locations globally .—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
20 Aug. 2025
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Yes: Trump has been impeached twice before, and nevertheless leveraged a broken and fathomlessly corrupt political order to reclaim the presidency.—
Chris Lehmann,
Harpers Magazine,
20 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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The company’s earnings nonetheless remain robust, with the drugmaker reporting 67% year-on-year sales growth at constant exchange rates of 19.53 billion Danish kroner ($3.03 billion) in quarterly results published earlier this month.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
29 Aug. 2025
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Woodruff’s rehab nonetheless required patience and acceptance.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Though.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/though. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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