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
Erica Sloan,
Washington Post,
3 July 2026
Contreras is Venezuelan, though, and this kind of nomenclature has been used by players for decades, regardless of race.
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Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
What William rather surprisingly revealed, though, is that his father—King Charles—hates soccer.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
More likely, though, Brown said Jefferson’s stockpiling of gloves reflects his sentimentality toward his wife and possibly other women in the family.
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Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
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Adverb
Any strange or lingering foot symptoms, though, could be a sign of a bigger health condition.
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Erica Sloan,
Washington Post,
3 July 2026
Contreras is Venezuelan, though, and this kind of nomenclature has been used by players for decades, regardless of race.
—
Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
What William rather surprisingly revealed, though, is that his father—King Charles—hates soccer.
—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
More likely, though, Brown said Jefferson’s stockpiling of gloves reflects his sentimentality toward his wife and possibly other women in the family.
—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for though
Adverb
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Vozinha could hold up in the face of a relentless Argentina attack for only so long, however.
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Kroger says on its website that its stores will be open regular hours; however, pharmacy and clinic hours may vary.
Conjunction
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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.
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The tech firm didn’t pull that video down, but reached out to police.
Adverb
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However, Cher believes that her ex is nevertheless a spectral presence in her life.
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In late May, at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting, the company released research that says that the two studies, taken together, nevertheless, show a promising trend.
Adverb
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Norway was able to escape the Ivory Coast, and that was a bit of a sweaty win, but a win nonetheless.
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Although masks are prohibited inside the stadiums, under FIFA’s security protocol, some fans were spotted wearing them nonetheless.
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“Though.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/though. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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