Thesaurus results for OUTWEIGH

outweigh

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈwā

Definition of outweigh

as in to exceed

to be greater in importance than in most elections the state of the economy outweighs all other issues

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Recent Examples of outweigh Concerns lingered even though later studies showed the benefits of today’s hormone therapies outweigh the risks for many women. — Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026 Quarterback Devon Dampier is a risk taker, but the good often outweighs the bad. — Sports Columnist, Austin American Statesman, 2 Nov. 2026 When buying early makes financial sense Shopping early is smart when the costs of waiting could outweigh the potential benefits of spending your money earlier than otherwise necessary. — James Malm, The Conversation, 2 Nov. 2026 The Eilish cameo will surely outweigh all other highlights in the popular vote that is (for once, picture-less) social media. — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outweigh

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The measure would have imposed a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of Californians whose net worth exceeds $1 billion.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
Researchers identified 1,675 miles of California highways where reported wildlife collisions exceeded two per mile in at least one year between 2016 and 2025.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026

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America in 2026 is not Nazi Germany, but events from 88 years ago still overshadow the thinking and anxiety of millions of Jews.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
Sure, there's word of some sort of Hooters documentary, but that's been overshadowed by the news of Hooters closing locations in Chicago and Atlanta.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of overshadow

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Valcuha and the orchestra brought vibrancy and color to the huge first movement, which can threaten to overbalance the rest of the score if it’s not kept at least somewhat in check.

— Joshua Kosman, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 May 2018
Unfortunately the piano tended to overbalance the rest of the ensemble, a problem that might have been avoided had there been a lid on the Steinway concert grand.

— John Von Rhein, chicagotribune.com, 29 Apr. 2018

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