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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Phil Plait, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
If a conversion triggers IRMAA surcharges that persist across multiple years, and the Roth balance is not large enough or held long enough for tax-free growth to outweigh those extra premiums, the math may not work in your favor.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
But for those who qualify, the long-term tax-free growth and withdrawal flexibility typically outweigh the absence of an immediate deduction — especially for someone already managing a complex retirement income picture.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Some local leaders push back on residents’ complaints that the disruption outweighs the opportunity.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Outweigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outweigh. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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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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