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
Trump has repeatedly indicated that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon outweighs concerns about rising consumer costs.
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Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
The plethora of attacking talent PSG possesses far outweighs anything Arsenal has to offer, on paper at least.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
In fact, the measurement implies that the black hole outweighs its surroundings.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
The risk is looking opportunistic or off-brand or triggering backlash that outweighs the buzz.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
In a stunning rebuke, the Board of Governors rejected his appointment, forcing UF to restart the search and deepening concerns among faculty and alumni that ideological alignment now outweighs academic credentials in Florida university leadership.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Federal officials say the need for the border wall outweighs other interests.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 13 May 2026
City officials, when wielding that exemption, must determine if the public interest in keeping documents secret outweighs the public interest in disclosing documents, First Amendment Coalition Executive Director David Snyder said.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
While fixes likely require a reboot, protection from a threat as severe as Dirty Frag outweighs the cost of disruptions.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
The plethora of attacking talent PSG possesses far outweighs anything Arsenal has to offer, on paper at least.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
In fact, the measurement implies that the black hole outweighs its surroundings.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
The risk is looking opportunistic or off-brand or triggering backlash that outweighs the buzz.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
In a stunning rebuke, the Board of Governors rejected his appointment, forcing UF to restart the search and deepening concerns among faculty and alumni that ideological alignment now outweighs academic credentials in Florida university leadership.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Federal officials say the need for the border wall outweighs other interests.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 13 May 2026
City officials, when wielding that exemption, must determine if the public interest in keeping documents secret outweighs the public interest in disclosing documents, First Amendment Coalition Executive Director David Snyder said.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
While fixes likely require a reboot, protection from a threat as severe as Dirty Frag outweighs the cost of disruptions.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outweighs
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With millions of families trapped in legal limbo, the demand for immigration lawyers far exceeds the supply of legitimate legal services.—
Albinson Linares,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The complaint also claims that the rule exceeds the Education Department's statutory jurisdiction and is therefore unlawful.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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At 14,103-square feet, the billowy project overshadows the previous record holder (12,291-square-feet) that was built in South Carolina in 2024.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
4 June 2026
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Concerns about stimming, movement, noise sensitivity, communication differences, or emotional regulation can create pressure that overshadows the experience itself.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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That Texas outranks California tracks with a broader demographic and economic realignment the Census Bureau has been documenting for years.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Gemini leans on YouTube, which routinely outranks major retailers as a citation source, specifically product-review videos that carry a reputation for unbiased feedback.—
Lisa Curtis,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Sometimes, this means an actual death is rendered on the page, but not always.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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That means Democrats are locked out of the race for California’s 40th Congressional District.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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“Outweighs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outweighs. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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