Synonyms of outweighs

outweighs

verb

present tense third-person singular of outweigh

as in exceeds

to be greater in importance than

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exceeds
• overshadows
• outranks
• overweighs
• means
• matters
• overbalances
• signifies
• dwarfs
• weighs
• transcends
• surpasses
• outstrips
• counts
• imports

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outweighs

Fleming says success here means repeatable results, low side effects and a determination that taking the drug outweighs risks. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 11 Aug. 2026

However, the pace at which fraudsters adapt to new measures far outweighs many efforts to prevent the crime. — Bankim Chandra, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

In her view, the benefit of rinsing to cut sodium outweighs the small dip in vitamin content. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026

This generally happens when an insurer thinks the risk outweighs their profit potential, Kochenburger said. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

In The Shards, which the two adapted from Ellis’ 2023 novel, the synergy among their experiences outweighs but doesn’t erase the irreconcilability of their perspectives. — Judy Berman, Time, 5 Aug. 2026

The judge’s decision said that the district’s interest in efficiency outweighs Alzubi’s interest in speaking on matters of public concern. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

However, for someone at substantial cardiovascular risk, the reduction in heart attacks and strokes generally outweighs this small increase in diabetes risk. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

Tea can hydrate you, as its water content usually outweighs the caffeine’s diuretic effect. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026