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
In 2024, however, Trump’s actions are far easier to predict.
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Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
Democrats also spent more of their cash, however, so the RNC ended September with a cash advantage, holding $69.7 million in cash on hand as compared with $46.6 million for the DNC.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The point, however, is that this one doesn’t use the star-wheel complication to tell time, but instead good old hands around a straight-up dial.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
Cole, however, accepted a record-breaking $324-million offer from the New York Yankees instead.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
Democrats also spent more of their cash, however, so the RNC ended September with a cash advantage, holding $69.7 million in cash on hand as compared with $46.6 million for the DNC.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The point, however, is that this one doesn’t use the star-wheel complication to tell time, but instead good old hands around a straight-up dial.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
Cole, however, accepted a record-breaking $324-million offer from the New York Yankees instead.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for however
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In the last decade, though, Murakami’s warm embrace from the global market seems to have encouraged a certain maximalist tendency in his writing.Bailey Trela, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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My favorite thing about this bag, though, is the stretchy velcro waist belt which keeps the fit tight without binding around my torso.The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Rutka and her friends endure uncertain futures but nevertheless reach for hope and resilience in this new musical making its world premiere in Cincinnati.Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2024
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This is nevertheless a policy proposal that has resonated with U.S. overseas voters and political organizers like Joe Beydoun, who chairs Republicans Overseas in the United Arab Emirates.Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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But the game nonetheless drew the highest viewership numbers for a non-playoff NFL game in 17 years (31 million on CBS).Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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However, the mounting pressure against athletics associations is affecting California college athletes nonetheless.CalMatters, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The Commanders take over on their own 42 with game still tied at zero.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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There are areas in that field that are fed out and there are areas in that field where there’s still food.Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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And yet Henry had even more capacity to invent greater and greater, more complicated lies with which to swindle me out of my inheritance.Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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This Beginner-Friendly Chest Workout Will Strengthen Your Upper Body There are just five moves in this quick yet effective dumbbell routine.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
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“However.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/however. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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