outweighed; outweighing; outweighs
: to exceed in weight, value, or importance
the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
Examples of outweigh in a Sentence
She outweighs her sister by 10 pounds.
This issue outweighs all others in importance.
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Holly Shand, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
This is because the benefits outweigh the risks.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
In a story that is sometimes outweighed by its tragic end, Selena y Los Dinos manages to radiate joy by showing Selena as a human being, vibrating with energy, determination, and an infectious sense of humor.
—Cat Cardenas, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately, the compromises of E Ink outweigh the benefits in battery life.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Outweigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outweigh. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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outweigh
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out·weigh
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: to be greater than in weight, value, or importance
the benefits outweigh the disadvantages
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