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
Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
The blocking broke down in front of Herbert, though, and so he was forced to improvise, to think on his feet.
—Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
Dylan Hooper bailed out his keeper, though and even avoided overtime.
—Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Be careful, though: Exit polling data can be imprecise.
—Joe Walsh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Adverb
Over the past three weeks, though, the money down has been an entirely different story for Payton’s offense.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
The blocking broke down in front of Herbert, though, and so he was forced to improvise, to think on his feet.
—Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
Dylan Hooper bailed out his keeper, though and even avoided overtime.
—Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Be careful, though: Exit polling data can be imprecise.
—Joe Walsh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for though
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All that extra water requires removal for products like tomato paste, however, resulting in extra energy, financial, and time costs.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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This headlamp is less packable than others, however, due to the separate battery and lamp units, along with the cord to connect them.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 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 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
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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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“Though.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/though. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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