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Recent Examples of deadweight
Thus, Ockham's razor cuts loose the deadweight of the theory, leaving it with only the necessary pieces of explanation.
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Julius Černiauskas, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
So, in certain industries, the risk of outsourcing may well outweigh the deadweight loss resulting from tariffs or any other form of free trade barriers.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 June 2025
Losing that 200 pounds of deadweight freed me up to focus on advancing my career.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025
Losing that 200 pounds of deadweight has freed me up to focus on advancing my career.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
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Julius Černiauskas, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
So, in certain industries, the risk of outsourcing may well outweigh the deadweight loss resulting from tariffs or any other form of free trade barriers.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 June 2025
Losing that 200 pounds of deadweight freed me up to focus on advancing my career.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025
Losing that 200 pounds of deadweight has freed me up to focus on advancing my career.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deadweight
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Its arrival eases the burden on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International, previously the only airport serving Mumbai, one of the world’s most populous cities.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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In the absence of a clear chain of command and accountability, industry regulators are more likely to impose broad, restrictive, stifling innovation and creating significant compliance burdens.—
Nelson Lim,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Lashers are the dockworkers responsible for securing and fastening cargo on ships.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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After investing more than $400 million to expand the facility to handle the largest cargo vessels, the company is also building a manufacturing and trade zone nearby in Berbera.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Their cars will be fitted with a ballast to compensate for the weight not gained in the absence of a vest.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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But Stanfield in particular also serves as a moral compass, or at least a dose of common sense, offering ballast to the proceedings.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
11 Oct. 2025
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Ship owners and freight carriers often use vessel financing structures as an alternative to traditional bank loans and to diversify their debt and equity.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Arkansas Highway Police Chief Jeff Holmes said the partnership allows for cutting-edge tools to be used at two of the most important state freight gateways.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Oct. 2025
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CargoNet's Lewis said sometimes freight companies do not know a load of goods is stolen until weeks, months or even a year later.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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This growing load could lead to voltage fluctuations, outages, and system disruptions during peak charging hours.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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At the press of a button, the U-Hawk automatically opens its doors and lowers its ramp for loading.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Tole was parked in the hotel's loading dock when Sanchez confronted him, according to court documents.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
14 Oct. 2025
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Ship also managed to relight one of its engines in space and deploy eight dummy payloads.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Arc could also accelerate scientific research, enabling faster delivery of experimental payloads or orbital materials.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Fligor is the second-biggest fundraiser, with a haul of $259,286 that includes a $97,000 personal loan.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Knowing many shoppers enjoy thrifting, and hauls (which can lead to returns), the platform is meant to offer affordability, and sustainability.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Deadweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deadweight. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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