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Recent Examples of outweigh
However, Saudi Arabia’s oil revenues are thought to be up by about 10% as a result of higher prices, outweighing the impact of the strait’s closure, according to Goldman Sachs.
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Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
The economic impact in the case of oil leaks outweighs the short-term gains.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
By analyzing the optical properties of various microplastics in the lab and simulating their effect on a global scale, the new study’s authors estimated that microplastics’ warming abilities outweigh their potential cooling effects—something current climate models don’t account for.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
Despite this, Uber is hoping the benefits outweigh the negatives.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 4 May 2026
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Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
The economic impact in the case of oil leaks outweighs the short-term gains.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
By analyzing the optical properties of various microplastics in the lab and simulating their effect on a global scale, the new study’s authors estimated that microplastics’ warming abilities outweigh their potential cooling effects—something current climate models don’t account for.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
Despite this, Uber is hoping the benefits outweigh the negatives.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outweigh
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Here, the eclipse occurs high in the sky, with durations exceeding 4 minutes near the Strait of Gibraltar.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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Prospect left a trail of wreckage exceeding anything the state’s healthcare industry had ever endured.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The traditional pomp and pageantry associated with the state opening of Parliament was overshadowed by the political intrigue, specifically the mounting speculation that Health Secretary Wes Streeting was planning to quit Starmer’s government and launch a leadership bid as soon as Thursday.—
Pan Pylas,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Last postseason became completely overshadowed by technical fouls, free throw disparities, suspensions and public meltdowns from coaches and players.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Don’t overweigh anecdotal evidence, Yang advises.—
Lila Thulin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 May 2022
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Most media polls overweigh Democrats.—
Paul Bedard,
Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2021
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The boutique hotel group was created by Kostis Karatzas, who’s also the founder of The Greek Foundation (a platform celebrating Greek creativity) and the publisher of The Athens Guide, meaning there’s an emphasis on connecting guests with the most exciting happenings in this vibrant city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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That typically means on the south or west side of your home.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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What’s worse, policy is still overbalanced toward power.—
David Roberts,
Vox,
18 June 2019
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Valcuha and the orchestra brought vibrancy and color to the huge first movement, which can threaten to overbalance the rest of the score if it’s not kept at least somewhat in check.—
Joshua Kosman,
San Francisco Chronicle,
4 May 2018
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“Outweigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outweigh. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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