Definitions

as though

ADVERB

seemingly

Synonyms

WEAK

apparently evidently presumably probably supposedly

CONJUNCTION

as if

Synonyms

WEAK

as it were as it would be as might be in such a way that just as just as if just as though so to speak

Example Sentences

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He was also at the centre of the discussions that led to manager Nuno Espirito Santo remaining at the club next season, when it had seemed as though he would also exit.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Tipp said it now looks as though the economy could have supported a higher fed-funds rate some time ago.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

It was as though the Trojans have grown accustomed to making themselves at home on the road in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Must we really dwell, ladies, on the downsides of heterosexual dating, marriage, childbearing, and domestic labor as though they are issues of life and death?

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

“It’s safe,” Regan said as though she was reading my mind.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

as though

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