Synonyms of outweigh

outweigh

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈwā 

as in to exceed

to be greater in importance than

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exceed
• overshadow
• overweigh
• mean
• overbalance
• signify
• matter
• outrank
• weigh
• dwarf
• transcend
• surpass
• outstrip
• import
• count

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outweigh

The average luxury cruise can start around $500 per day per person, but the perks of luxury cruising often outweigh the cost. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 22 July 2026

Whether the fee is worthwhile depends on whether the rewards and benefits outweigh the costs. — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026

If gilts continue to trade at a steep discount to peers amid market fears of unfunded policies, the cost to households through higher borrowing rates could far outweigh the savings from a VAT cut. — Steve Sedgwick, CNBC, 21 July 2026

While this has been proved true, the change is very small, and the health effects appear to outweigh the benefits to society from lower rates of crime. — Beth Ann Malow, The Conversation, 21 July 2026