outweighing

present participle of outweigh
as in exceeding
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 outweighing These cities and towns promised better jobs, cheaper homes, less traffic and higher quality of life, outweighing Florida’s allure of tropical weather and ease of getting by on Spanish alone. Elliot Spagat, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 These cities and towns promised better jobs, cheaper homes, less traffic and higher quality of life, outweighing Florida's allure of tropical weather and ease of getting by on Spanish alone. CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Their respective value, therefore, cannot be judged on transfer fee, with their presence in the squad far outweighing that. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026 True cultural fluency, rooted in historical awareness and community investment, is seen as a vital competitive advantage, far outweighing superficial marketing or high THC numbers for long-term resilience and market leadership. Peter Su, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Shoppers are buying fewer items than a year ago, and grocery sales are declining as weakening unit sales are now outweighing rising prices. Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 16 July 2026 The weaker economic data is a sign that sluggish consumption at home is outweighing recent strength in Chinese exports, and the nation is not immune from the economic turmoil caused by the war in Iran. Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 Brands are hiring cautiously after layoffs and restructurings; rising graduate numbers are vastly outweighing entry-level job openings; and AI is rapidly reshaping hiring across industries. Cami Fateh, Vogue, 15 July 2026 Supply is still outweighing the demand for condos in the county. Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outweighing
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  • Coach Marcus Freeman broke the Notre Dame record for consecutive double-digit victories, exceeding the 12 by Knute Rockne from 1921-22.
    Curt Rallo, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • On its first day, more than 300 products went on sale simultaneously, with sales exceeding 10 million renminbi within one minute.
    Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
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  • The reports and rumors, the endless stream of shifting scandals, have developed their own momentum, often overshadowing the actual work.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In recent weeks, ongoing debate regarding the eligibility of transgender players in the WNBA has made the league a lightning rod for controversy, at times overshadowing the elite basketball being played during the 2026 season.
    Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Outweighing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outweighing. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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