as in exceeds
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 outweighs
The value of the cargo, after all, far outweighs the cost of insurance, especially as oil prices continue to rise, Gholz said -- a dynamic that could prove to be an enticing financial incentive for tankers.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
On a preferential ballot where consensus outweighs passion, such widespread support was crucial.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
The Iran war’s potential for economic devastation far outweighs that of other recent foreign interventions.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
When the potential recovery outweighs the burden, plaintiffs proceed.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
But gaining access to that financial assistance isn’t easy because demand still drastically outweighs supply, despite expansion efforts.
—Morgan Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Fans calculate that the reward of a few seconds near Messi outweighs whatever consequences follow.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Confirming a nominee who does not practice medicine would diminish the office, weaken morale within the Corps, and signal that political loyalty outweighs professional standards.
—Jerome Adams, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
In the seagull economy, reward vastly outweighs risk.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
On a preferential ballot where consensus outweighs passion, such widespread support was crucial.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
The Iran war’s potential for economic devastation far outweighs that of other recent foreign interventions.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
When the potential recovery outweighs the burden, plaintiffs proceed.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
But gaining access to that financial assistance isn’t easy because demand still drastically outweighs supply, despite expansion efforts.
—Morgan Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Fans calculate that the reward of a few seconds near Messi outweighs whatever consequences follow.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Confirming a nominee who does not practice medicine would diminish the office, weaken morale within the Corps, and signal that political loyalty outweighs professional standards.
—Jerome Adams, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
In the seagull economy, reward vastly outweighs risk.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outweighs
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In banking and capital markets, Wharton and Accenture estimated that the share of hours impacted by digital agents alone exceeds 45%.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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When the temperature exceeds 26 degrees Celsius (79 degrees Fahrenheit), the TRPM8 ion permeation channel—the hole in the doughnut—is closed.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
25 Mar. 2026
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That all unfortunately overshadows the palpable affection Gosling and Emma Stone have in their second of three movie romances, and even Gosling’s playboy charisma gets dulled a bit.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Namken's maturity Namken's explosive offensive night overshadows his competency as a catcher.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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Work-life balance today dominates workplace discourse, and now outranks pay as a top motivator for job seekers, according to Randstad.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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At this level, trust often outranks talent.—
Gina Riley,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Even if the strait opened now, all that oil still needs to make its way through the refineries, which means prices wouldn't immediately drop.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Mahan’s lackluster standing puts pressure on him to come up with something new to appeal to voters, even if that means breaking with Democrats.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Outweighs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outweighs. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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