Synonyms of outweigh

outweigh

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈwā 

as in to exceed

to be greater in importance than

in most elections the state of the economy outweighs all other issues

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exceed
• overshadow
• overweigh
• mean
• overbalance
• signify
• matter
• outrank
• weigh
• dwarf
• transcend
• surpass
• outstrip
• import
• count

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outweigh

Still, some cautious Russians of military age, fearing a U-turn, are leaving the country just in case, mindful that the dire need for fresh troops could eventually outweigh the Kremlin’s urge to avoid public outrage. — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

When his grandfather was mauled by a leopard caught in a trap set for an impala, however, Mgesi began to feel that the dangers of hunting wildlife outweighed its benefits for humans. — Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Some users return to smartphones when the inconvenience outweighs the benefits. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

The Guardian has explored the practical compromises of living with a dumbphone, and some users return to smartphones when the inconvenience outweighs the benefits. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026