Thesaurus results for OUTWEIGH

outweigh

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈwā

Definition of outweigh

as in to exceed

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 outweigh His power is so elite that the impact of his home runs and walks should outweigh the strikeouts that come with this approach. — Andrea Arcadipane, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 However, without the proper governance, oversight and human accountability, AI can create new operational and security challenges that outweigh its benefits. — Ryan McMillen, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 When stocks are soaring because of strong corporate earnings, that can outweigh nerves about higher yields. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026 Antidepressants can be helpful for moderate to severe depression, but they are typically not warranted for mild depression, as the side effects might outweigh any potential benefits. — Andrew McLean, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outweigh

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Approximately 96% met or exceeded their cost-savings plans, compared with 80% of followers.

— Magda Paslaru, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
At current prices exceeding 6 dollars per gallon, fuel costs for just one harvester top 1,200 dollars daily.

— , CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of exceed

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It was overshadowed completely by the film adaptation of Jesus Christ Superstar, directed by my countryman Norman Jewison and released a few months after our film, to big crowds and grosses.

— Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
Leadership can become misaligned when the freedom that comes with being in charge begins to overshadow the responsibility that accompanies it.

— Laura Muirhead, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of overshadow

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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
Unfortunately the piano tended to overbalance the rest of the ensemble, a problem that might have been avoided had there been a lid on the Steinway concert grand.

— John Von Rhein, chicagotribune.com, 29 Apr. 2018

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