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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The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Eating fish is still recommended because its health benefits outweigh the risks.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Lawmakers argue the risks to public health outweigh the economic impact.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Skipping the traditional big day may raise eyebrows among family or friends, but for many couples, the long-term benefits outweigh the short-term optics.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Outweigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outweigh. Accessed 12 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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