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Recent Examples of outweigh
However, Scottish ministers believed the financial gains would outweigh the environmental concerns.
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
But critics argue that the economic impact of aggressive collection, particularly on communities of color, could outweigh any benefits to the federal budget.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 May 2025
That said, there are no artificial fragrances, and many shoppers seem to feel that the benefits outweigh the smell.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 May 2025
But the consequences of excessive drinking onboard – from unruly behavior to safety risks – can far outweigh the temporary pleasure of a drink.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 3 May 2025
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
But critics argue that the economic impact of aggressive collection, particularly on communities of color, could outweigh any benefits to the federal budget.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 May 2025
That said, there are no artificial fragrances, and many shoppers seem to feel that the benefits outweigh the smell.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 7 May 2025
But the consequences of excessive drinking onboard – from unruly behavior to safety risks – can far outweigh the temporary pleasure of a drink.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outweigh
Verb
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Miller appeared in only six of Minnesota’s 12 playoff games, exclusively in garbage time and failing to exceed one minute of playing time in any contest.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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The priciest units sold so far exceeded $3,000 per square feet, a metric used to compare neighborhoods.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
Verb
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In season one of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, her struggles were overshadowed by the show’s main drama.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
16 May 2025
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The meet was overshadowed by controversy and protest, as activists held a live press conference that saw students, parents and even public education officials bash the CIF and state government for allowing what was happening that day.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Don’t overweigh anecdotal evidence, Yang advises.—
Lila Thulin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 May 2022
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Most media polls overweigh Democrats.—
Paul Bedard,
Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2021
Verb
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And climate change means that globally summers on average could get less buggy.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
20 May 2025
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This new model means fewer jobs, shorter employment periods and diminishing opportunities for mid-level writers to develop their craft and climb the career ladder.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
Verb
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What’s worse, policy is still overbalanced toward power.—
David Roberts,
Vox,
18 June 2019
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Valcuha and the orchestra brought vibrancy and color to the huge first movement, which can threaten to overbalance the rest of the score if it’s not kept at least somewhat in check.—
Joshua Kosman,
San Francisco Chronicle,
4 May 2018
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“Outweigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outweigh. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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