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 Tennessee Titans were among five or so such teams, having lost so many games that the No. 1 pick in the draft was within reach, and pragmatism began to outweigh pride.
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J.j. Bailey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Even ignoring the sheer difficulties of maneuvering a trade under the NBA’s second-apron restrictions, the risks far outweigh any potential rewards.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
While some apps may offer value, the temptation to check Instagram or Snapchat far outweighs any educational benefit.
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J.j. Bailey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Even ignoring the sheer difficulties of maneuvering a trade under the NBA’s second-apron restrictions, the risks far outweigh any potential rewards.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
While some apps may offer value, the temptation to check Instagram or Snapchat far outweighs any educational benefit.
—Neela Mukherjee Lockel, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
Only about 38% of the stocks in the S&P 500 fell Tuesday, but a slide in those technology stocks outweighed gains elsewhere in the market.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Outweigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outweigh. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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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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