as in though
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I'm all out of eggs; however, I can still make us a nice breakfast
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Recent Examples of however
What can affect fertility, however, is cancer that develop from an HPV infection from one of the dozen cancerous strains of the virus, according to Eileen Lind, a pediatric oncology nurse practitioner at the Dana-Faber Cancer Institute.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
It is labeled low risk, however, in all other products — meaning titanium dioxide on its own won’t significantly impact those products’ overall rating.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
The Department of Justice’s move, however, left open the possibility of the case returning.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
Since then, however, the two tech CEOs have fallen out over differing views on how AI should be developed.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
It is labeled low risk, however, in all other products — meaning titanium dioxide on its own won’t significantly impact those products’ overall rating.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
The Department of Justice’s move, however, left open the possibility of the case returning.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
Since then, however, the two tech CEOs have fallen out over differing views on how AI should be developed.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for however
Adverb
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For now, though, the shape-shifting robotic collective was meant primarily as a proof-of-concept.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
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One nice pattern, though, is that each of the films Ronan has been nominated for was also nominated for Best Picture, a rare feat for a four-time nominee.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
1 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The grinder has five settings, which is fewer than many other coffee makers with grinders, but nevertheless, provides some degree of adjustability.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
21 Feb. 2025
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Palmas nevertheless pointed out that not everyone would come away a winner from the new policies.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The video was filmed a few hundred miles away from Texas in Gold Canyon, Arizona, but nonetheless carried a sense of familiarity for the country musician.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
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The story is pretty wild, but nonetheless, the bottom line is that Floyd Jr. is out, and Josh Padley has stepped in to face Stevenson.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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While the polls were still open at Village Hall Tuesday, Airhart expressed confidence in his chances of ousting Jackson.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Yet bullish traders still outnumber bearish traders 51% to 34%.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Probationary employees are generally those on the job for less than a year and who have yet to gain civil service protection.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined. Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published February 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Feb. 2025
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“However.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/however. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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