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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Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The guidance states that potential harms in this age group, including false positives, psychological distress, overdiagnosis, overtreatment and radiation exposure, may outweigh the uncertain benefits of screening.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
For some borrowers, that protection and the reprieve from the monthly payments outweigh the drawbacks.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
About half — 48% — of Gen Z workers say the risks of AI in the workforce outweigh the possible benefits.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Outweigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outweigh. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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outweigh
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out·weigh
-ˈwā 
: to be greater than in weight, value, or importance
the benefits outweigh the disadvantages
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