as in overshadowed
to be greater in importance than
in most elections the state of the economy outweighs all other issues
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Recent Examples of outweighed
Overall, strong disapproval outweighed strong approval, 31% to 16%.
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Emily Guskin, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
What might be gained is far outweighed by the international disruption this will cause.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
That would be easier to overlook if the offense outweighed it.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Combining their estimates with clinical evidence on the drug’s benefits, the researchers found that health gains from additional treatment outweighed the costs of advertising.
—Anna Chorniy, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
Those were difficult times, but they've been far outweighed by the happier times and the friendships made.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, Walsh said the initial concerns were outweighed by benefits of air conditioning, including keeping children in school at times when neighboring districts have closed for heat.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026
But commissioners found that their concerns outweighed potential benefits.
—Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
That outweighed my fear of being misunderstood.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Emily Guskin, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
What might be gained is far outweighed by the international disruption this will cause.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
That would be easier to overlook if the offense outweighed it.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Combining their estimates with clinical evidence on the drug’s benefits, the researchers found that health gains from additional treatment outweighed the costs of advertising.
—Anna Chorniy, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
Those were difficult times, but they've been far outweighed by the happier times and the friendships made.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, Walsh said the initial concerns were outweighed by benefits of air conditioning, including keeping children in school at times when neighboring districts have closed for heat.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026
But commissioners found that their concerns outweighed potential benefits.
—Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
That outweighed my fear of being misunderstood.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outweighed
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The photos were never published in the UK and was immediately overshadowed by the news of Kate Middleton’s pregnancy.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
7 Mar. 2026
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But the Grammy winner’s music career became overshadowed by her personal struggles and growing concerns about her mental health, as the New York Times and other outlets reported.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer raised the prospect of helping British households with soaring energy bills as oil prices exceeded $100-a-barrel for the first time since 2022, with little sign that the war in Iran is nearing resolution.—
Philip Aldrick,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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As a weekend of intense Santa Ana winds wound down, temperatures neared — or exceeded — all-time highs in Southern California on Sunday.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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This meant two-hour sessions at the gym, long runs, and horseback riding on the weekends.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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As Europe races toward energy independence, this facility could become a primary feeder for a pipeline network meant to power the continent’s heavy industry.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Oklahoma had outranked Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee every year until 2013.—
Jennifer Palmer,
Oklahoman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Known for affordable prices and impressive performance specs, Genesis has outranked competitors with longer production histories in multiple vehicle segments.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
25 Feb. 2026
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None of that mattered once the game tightened and Brooklyn finally found a way to win a possession battle late.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Despite Philly eyeing a move up the East’s playoff standings, the Hawks were better in the minutes that mattered down the stretch.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Even that number may be dwarfed by the number of claims not yet brought.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
27 Feb. 2026
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In 1930, the 1,450 front-line Prohibition agents dwarfed the 350 FBI field agents across the country.—
Richard F. Hamm,
The Conversation,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Outweighed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outweighed. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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