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 Judge Richard Leon ruled the project would not alter reservation boundaries or trespass on tribal land, saying border security and public safety outweigh any harms. — Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 But the agency’s independent vaccine advisers unanimously voted in June that the new vaccine’s benefits outweigh its risks. — Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 Despite the demands — and hefty cost — K-12 sports parents overwhelmingly say the benefits of youth sports outweigh the drawbacks. — Linley Sanders, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026 And the data collection benefits outweigh that small bit of pollution. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outweigh

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Fourteen people were on board, including him — exceeding the vessel’s maximum capacity of 10 people — according to the complaint, which noted that Hernandez did not know the boat’s maximum capacity.

— Joe Kottke, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026
Since Palisades Village reopened on Saturday, owner and developer Rick Caruso said business is booming, noting that sales and foot traffic have exceeded pre-wildfire levels by three times.

— Julie Sharp, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

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That means scanning a 2D barcode can link you to an instruction manual, food allergens, coupons, show you what farm the product came from and whether the package is recyclable.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
As the Gen4 car is also wider and longer than its predecessor, this, along with its formidable top speed, means FE has altered its calendar to include more permanent race tracks.

— Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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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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