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outbalances

verb

present tense third-person singular of outbalance
as in outweighs

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  1. outweighs
  2. remedies
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  • The project unfolds amid court orders to add thousands of units on the 388-acre campus, sharpening questions over whether preserving historic buildings outweighs creating far more veteran housing.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • But the positive effect of it way, way outweighs any negatives.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of outweighs
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  • Because the jury is advisory, Rogers will ultimately decide whether Meta is legally liable and, if so, what remedies to impose.
    — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Some household remedies tout baking soda as a treatment for things like pest deterrence; however, there are generally more effective—and safer—methods for fixing common houseplant problems than using baking soda.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of remedies
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“Outbalances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outbalances. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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