as in exceeds
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 outweighs
Still, fear of deportation outweighs the fear of bullets for many.
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Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
But in the view of most drone commanders, the value of the program outweighs these risks.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
While the organization had some stretches of bad teams such as the early 2010's, the good drastically outweighs the bad for the Astros.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Neugarten echoes this, noting that for the average leisure traveler, saving 25 to 40 percent on airfare usually outweighs the value of a few extra miles earned.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, AFAR Media, 17 Sep. 2025
In experiments, subjects reject fair bets—like a coin flip for $100 gain or loss—unless the upside outweighs the downside substantially.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Immediate gratification often outweighs long-term goals, creating a constant tension between saving and spending.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Such is the state of affairs that workers often stay silent until conditions become intolerable and the fear of the status quo outweighs the fear of retaliation, Ravi said.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
In other words, two independent events occur with an improbability that outweighs a chance of repetition.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
But in the view of most drone commanders, the value of the program outweighs these risks.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
While the organization had some stretches of bad teams such as the early 2010's, the good drastically outweighs the bad for the Astros.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Neugarten echoes this, noting that for the average leisure traveler, saving 25 to 40 percent on airfare usually outweighs the value of a few extra miles earned.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, AFAR Media, 17 Sep. 2025
In experiments, subjects reject fair bets—like a coin flip for $100 gain or loss—unless the upside outweighs the downside substantially.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Immediate gratification often outweighs long-term goals, creating a constant tension between saving and spending.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Such is the state of affairs that workers often stay silent until conditions become intolerable and the fear of the status quo outweighs the fear of retaliation, Ravi said.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
In other words, two independent events occur with an improbability that outweighs a chance of repetition.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outweighs
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The controversy centered on Pulgarín’s age, 34, which many pointed out exceeds the usual standards of other beauty pageants in Colombia, according to US Magazine.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Parents also appreciated that the clever design prevents pieces from getting lost, making this a travel toy that exceeds expectations.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Relatedness fades when competition overshadows connection.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The victory by Cerritos also overshadows another outstanding performance from Comanche quarterback Alex Lundsberg, who completed 21 of 38 passes for 367 yards and three touchdowns.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At this level, trust often outranks talent.—
Gina Riley,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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That means Swift incorporated a portion of the pop classic's composition into her version, in this case the melody and beginning chorus lyrics.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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That means anyone who pays for health insurance coverage, including for plans offered through their employer, will see higher monthly premiums.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Outweighs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outweighs. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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