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
Vancouver took the third route, however, and went beyond the deadline with no assets gained for the expiring free agents.
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Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
Fact check: No proof Elon Musk ordered all federal workers to pass drug tests or be fired
Contrary to the claim in the Threads post, however, Bezos did not post any announcement about a plan to purchase the X platform for $333 million.
—Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Arroyo, however, has emphasized his improved ability to take care of himself in interviews since the Senior Bowl.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2025
On Saturday, however, Lucas Raymond’s goal was the result of a too-easy zone entry by the Detroit Red Wings and a clean passing play across the zone.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
Fact check: No proof Elon Musk ordered all federal workers to pass drug tests or be fired
Contrary to the claim in the Threads post, however, Bezos did not post any announcement about a plan to purchase the X platform for $333 million.
—Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Arroyo, however, has emphasized his improved ability to take care of himself in interviews since the Senior Bowl.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2025
On Saturday, however, Lucas Raymond’s goal was the result of a too-easy zone entry by the Detroit Red Wings and a clean passing play across the zone.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for however
Adverb
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What convinces the Jamaican transplant, though, is seeing a performer (Jessica Reeve) do a trapeze act and cast the whole room under her spell.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
1 Mar. 2025
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Things haven't been quite as rosy for Philadelphia, though, as the Sixers are 20-38 on the season, have just lost their last nine games in a row and, for good measure, announced on Friday that one-time MVP Joel Embiid would miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The mayor nevertheless went on the trip, attending the Ghanaian president’s inauguration, as well as a U.S. Embassy cocktail party, on Jan. 7, the day the Palisades fire broke out.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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The latter could very well be the case, but his reticence is notable nevertheless.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Some fans feel the pictures are giving more movie promo than couple, but well wishes poured in via her comment section nonetheless.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
4 Mar. 2025
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An imperfect history, sure, but a history nonetheless.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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While the polls were still open at Village Hall Tuesday, Airhart expressed confidence in his chances of ousting Jackson.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Bets are still out on how the inaugural MIP London will play out.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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When it was suggested that Abreu is pretty far behind, Cora agreed, noting the medical staff has been monitoring Abreu’s lab work and has not yet cleared him even for live batting practice.—
Jen McCaffrey,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Willis’ lawyer, John Picerno, entered the not guilty plea on Willis’ behalf, and the judge entered the plea on behalf of Carson, who doesn’t yet have an attorney and plans to apply for a public defender.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
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“However.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/however. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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