Synonyms of outweighed

outweighed

verb

past tense of outweigh

as in overshadowed

to be greater in importance than

in most elections the state of the economy outweighs all other issues

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overshadowed
• exceeded
• meant
• outranked
• mattered
• dwarfed
• overweighed
• overbalanced
• signified
• weighed
• transcended
• imported
• surpassed
• outstripped
• counted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outweighed

State energy officials say modestly higher upfront tire costs — about $26 more per set — will be outweighed by fuel savings, cutting drivers’ expenses and emissions equivalent to 400,000 cars annually. — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

The potential reward of Campusano driving in runs outweighed the potential risk of him having to move to catcher and the Padres having to let a pitcher hit or use a pinch-hitter to hit in Fermin’s spot. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

The Arizona Republican said his respect for Ossoff’s character outweighed their policy disagreements. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026

At a meeting in June, an expert panel that advises the FDA on vaccines voted unanimously that the benefits of the vaccine outweighed any risks. — Helen Branswell, STAT, 6 Aug. 2026

The following month, an independent data-safety monitoring board concluded that the benefits outweighed the implantation risks and unanimously recommended submitting PRIMA for a CE mark. — New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2026

Over time, that vision eventually outweighed the appeal of holding onto an enviable mortgage rate. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

That outweighed an operating loss in its mobile, TV and home appliances division, partly due to higher component costs. — Kim Tong-Hyung, Fortune, 30 July 2026

But the upside of Myers — and his four rings from Golden State — speaking directly to Paul outweighed the potential minuses. — David Aldridge, New York Times, 25 July 2026