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though

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conjunction

as in although
in spite of the fact that though it has no well-known actors in it, the movie has become the sleeper hit of the summer

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Recent Examples of though
Adverb
Rarely, though, does a company experience a second chance of this caliber. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024 Recognizing codependency in a romantic relationship can be tricky, though, since many of its earliest signs look a lot like love. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024 The movement’s at a crossroads at the Grammys, though. August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024 The practical applications from the discovery, though, is what makes the Salk discovery so important, Han says. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for though 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for though
Adverb
  • Capitol, however, was morally opposed to leaving any spare change rattling in the kids’ pockets—and the kids agreed.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Beyoncé's upcoming halftime show at the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens game on Christmas, which will also air live on the service, however, will be glitch-free — according to her mom, Tina Knowles.
    Jack Irvin, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Adverb
  • The new transitional leadership has not laid out a clear vision of how the country will be governed, and the main group behind the offensive remains designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S., which nevertheless has begun making direct contact with it.
    Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
  • The two countries should nevertheless back the text, according to a diplomatic source.
    Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 3 Dec. 2024
Conjunction
  • 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
  • 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
  • This proved to be the perfect entryway for sweaters with difficult-to-obtain, high-quality cashmere threads (for colors, think sea moss, camel, or pebble grey) but nonetheless restrained the clothing item’s creative free will.
    Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Likely this was not something either wanted to endure again, but a unique bonding experience nonetheless.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2024

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“Though.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/though. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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