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as in heaviness
the amount that something weighs
because of a back condition, I'm not allowed to lift anything with a weight of over 10 pounds
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as in importance
the quality or state of being important
a matter of little weight that is a preoccupation solely of the news media
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as in burden
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
those books are a heavy weight to have to carry around all day
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as in emphasis
a special notice or importance given to something
put extra weight on the matter by putting it at the top of the agenda
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as in body
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the weight of the evidence supports my conclusion
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as in influence
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly
as a critic he has great weight in the theater world
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as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
finally decided to do something about his weight and began a rigorous program of diet and exercise
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as in to load
to place a weight or burden on
weighted the car with a ton of furniture and then headed off for college
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Recent Examples of weight
Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
And a fast-growing optimization crowd treats testing as one more lever to pull for better energy, mood, weight and even longevity.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
To grade the 50 states and the District of Columbia on their relative natural disaster risks, five measures were developed that account for the frequency and damage of calamities, weighted against population and geographic size.
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Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
And a fast-growing optimization crowd treats testing as one more lever to pull for better energy, mood, weight and even longevity.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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Choices are heavily weighted toward Europe (40%) and North America (27%).
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Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
To grade the 50 states and the District of Columbia on their relative natural disaster risks, five measures were developed that account for the frequency and damage of calamities, weighted against population and geographic size.
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Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
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Trenin had a solid bounce-back campaign and is a very likable bottom-six winger offering heaviness, physicality, top-notch forechecking, and defensive value.
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The heavy side part feigns an almost asymmetrical look, which offsets heaviness on the ends and frames the face in a fun way.
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Kerigan Coates, who's studying neuroscience at the University of San Diego, received a scholarship and the inspiration to keep educating people about the importance of mental health.
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Just days after Bode's arrest, Morgan reshared two Instagram Stories from midwife Lindsey Meeheis, reminding parents about the importance of water safety to mark the 8th anniversary of Emeline's death.
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At that point, Mills said, Kamlager-Dove’s office submitted inquiries to the Postal Service asking about the reason for the closure and what is being done to alleviate the burden on customers.
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There is significant opportunity for improvement in this arena, and the system simply cannot effort to further disenfranchise physicians who already have too much administrative burden.
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This year, there was a special emphasis on the transgender community, which has become a frequent political target of late.
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Progressives cite its emphasis on the dignity of work and workers, and on the need for government to regulate working conditions that threaten this dignity.
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Barrett's body was found in a ditch along Interstate 95 in Jacksonville, Florida, on March 24, 1980.
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Coupled with high humidity, conditions in some places are approaching the limits of human survivability — the point at which our bodies simply cannot adapt.
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Its influence traveled through a globally recognizable set of products and ideals, all centered on the American Dream.
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He was raised in Tiberias and Eilat, outside Israel’s traditional centers of power and influence.
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Starting Wednesday, eligible beneficiaries can get obesity drugs through Medicare's new Bridge demonstration program for a monthly copay of just $50.
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Leyton, citing an autopsy, told WNEM that Casper O'Brien died of a heart muscle disease, with morbid obesity being a contributing factor.
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After loading the bases, the Rays were able to manufacture their offense against Royals starter Noah Cameron.
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Tamales are loaded with bean, chile and cheese.
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“Weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weight. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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