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Recent Examples of deadweight
The university that once promised to buoy scientific aspirations now feels like a deadweight.
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Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
16 Oct. 2025
Next comes some fancy piloting, the detachment of the thrusters, and then the scavenger ship is effectively so much deadweight in space, at least for now.
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Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
14 Aug. 2025
That was the point where Sunderland began to fall off the Premier League cliff-edge, and Ndong was a deadweight to hasten their demise.
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The Athletic Uk Staff,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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
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Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
16 Oct. 2025
Next comes some fancy piloting, the detachment of the thrusters, and then the scavenger ship is effectively so much deadweight in space, at least for now.
—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
14 Aug. 2025
That was the point where Sunderland began to fall off the Premier League cliff-edge, and Ndong was a deadweight to hasten their demise.
—
The Athletic Uk Staff,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
Thus, Ockham's razor cuts loose the deadweight of the theory, leaving it with only the necessary pieces of explanation.
—
Julius Černiauskas,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deadweight
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Theater artists who have come of age in this period have been released from the burden of having to conform to notions of regional theater respectability.
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With others carrying more of the creative burden, Summerville has also been free to drift into and around the box and take up shooting positions.
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Raising the bridge would allow larger cargo ships to pass under its deck, helping create jobs and keep the port relevant, Seroka said at the time.
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Companies have been hesitant to move cargo and personnel through mine-laden waters under threat of missile strikes.
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More than 500 vessels are waiting to leave the Gulf, including more than 100 laden tankers and around 100 in ballast that could load new cargo.
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There’s a case for a short-term overpay — say, two years and $50 million — to give Miami enough ballast to salary match in trades later.
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These are major commitments addressing safety, mobility, and freight reliability in one of Georgia's most congested corridors.
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But within an ongoing profitability crisis — where overheads, such as freight and material costs eat into margins — brands must address the issues with agility, optimizing efficiency and cutting costs.
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Lithium batteries often maintain more consistent performance throughout their charge cycle, a trait that may be noticeable when tackling hills or carrying heavier loads.
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For hearts that are already under stress, that extra load can tip things in a dangerous direction.
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Aramco had resumed crude oil loadings on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after they were halted for nearly four months.
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Al Bello / Getty Images Public records show that New York City issued a permit for loading and unloading theatrical materials at MSG from June 29 to July 4.
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For years, small satellite manufacturers have built their business plans around the idea that SpaceX could launch their payload to space through its affordable Falcon 9 Transporter and Bandwagon rideshare missions.
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Designed for demanding factory environments, the Galbot S1 features a dual-arm payload capacity of 110 pounds (50 kilograms), vision-only centimeter-level positioning, and 360-degree omnidirectional obstacle avoidance.
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The mining firm could not find an electric haul truck that met the mine’s needs, so the company worked with equipment maker Longking to design a custom truck for the site.
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“Deadweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deadweight. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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