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
Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Suddenly, though, the administration has changed its tune.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 19 May 2026
The toughest challenge for scientists, though, is testing these systems.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Once debts become severely delinquent or charged off, though, those options can become more limited.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 May 2026
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Adverb
Until recently, though, Curiel didn’t have a restaurant with a chef’s table.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Suddenly, though, the administration has changed its tune.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 19 May 2026
The toughest challenge for scientists, though, is testing these systems.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Once debts become severely delinquent or charged off, though, those options can become more limited.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for though
Adverb
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Less than six months before the 2026 midterm elections, however, the concern over Martin's leadership is, at best, an unwanted distraction for a party desperate to break the Republican Party's grip on power in Washington.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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What remains true, however, is that consistent, organic sales growth is still of the utmost importance to investors, Smits said.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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Diplomats from both sides nevertheless pressed behind closed doors.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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This relatively short repositioning cruise is nevertheless packed with interesting moments, starting with a transit of the Panama Canal.—
Scott Laird,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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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Graf nonetheless agreed to the defense team's request for a postponement in the hearing, which is expected to take up to four days — moving it from the week of May 18 to early July.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The Republican Party is widely expected to keep its majority in both chambers, but nonetheless, there are still a few interesting primary races to watch.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 2026
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“Though.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/though. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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