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
One group could not be entirely saved, however, as their boat capsized and eight people died.
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Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
In a characteristic act of self-contradiction, however, his foreign policy is based on a significant overestimation of American power.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Brown had shot a weapon; the reason why, however, was under dispute.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
The moment didn't hurt the brothers' relationship, however: in the years since, the Voltaggios have opened several restaurants together around the U.S. and even had a Food Network competition show, Battle of the Brothers.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 13 June 2025
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Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
In a characteristic act of self-contradiction, however, his foreign policy is based on a significant overestimation of American power.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Brown had shot a weapon; the reason why, however, was under dispute.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
The moment didn't hurt the brothers' relationship, however: in the years since, the Voltaggios have opened several restaurants together around the U.S. and even had a Food Network competition show, Battle of the Brothers.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for however
Adverb
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Before his body disappears into the water, though, Sophie accidentally answers his phone.—
Melissa Locker,
Time,
23 July 2025
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As has been explained, though, that first friendly of three that have been planned will now not take place thanks to a promoter dispute.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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Challenged by armed gangs in southern Gaza and a population that has expressed open anger at Hamas, the militant group has nevertheless found a way to continue the fight, exacting a deadly price with each passing week that goes by without a ceasefire.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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My mother spoke of my grandmother’s sober beauty, plain and simple but nevertheless an inspiration to my grandfather.—
Jhumpa Lahiri,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Adverb
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This work has taken place in what’s known as the Government Community Cloud, which is intended for information that is not classified but is nonetheless sensitive.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
26 July 2025
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Counsell understood the question was relating to the trade deadline but was trying to evade it nonetheless.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
Adverb
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Even at 33 years old, Schwarber is still hitting at an elite level for the Phillies.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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However, the cause is still being investigated. 45 engines, 17 water tenders, three helicopters, six dozers and 16 hand crews will continue to battle the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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The groups asked a U.S. Appeals Court to reconsider the decision in early July, and a decision on the case is yet to come.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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On Tuesday, the chair of the Republican Party of Texas gave one of the clearest signs yet of his organization’s commitment to infusing Christian values in public life.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“However.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/however. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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