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
If the cost outweighs the benefit for your household, vote No.
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Studies show that most people believe the value of a degree still far outweighs the cost.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
This picks up any holding with both an honor and the nine onside, which outweighs the alternative play of finessing the 10.
—Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
In my view, the good very, very much outweighs the bad with him so far.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Still, fear of deportation outweighs the fear of bullets for many.
—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
Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Studies show that most people believe the value of a degree still far outweighs the cost.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
This picks up any holding with both an honor and the nine onside, which outweighs the alternative play of finessing the 10.
—Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
In my view, the good very, very much outweighs the bad with him so far.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Still, fear of deportation outweighs the fear of bullets for many.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outweighs
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Aldi wants to construct 95 parking spaces, which exceeds the maximum allowed in Franklin’s unified development ordinance, but could be allowed with certain provisions.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Harvard was ranked second best university and school for 2026, due to its high faculty member to student ratio and average staff salary - which exceeds $105,000 for full-time instructional stuff - as well as its diversity and graduate outcomes.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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This constant barrage overshadows the self-care experience, hijacking my focus and frankly, tiring me out.—
Caelan McMichael,
Allure,
7 Oct. 2025
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Relatedness fades when competition overshadows connection.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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At this level, trust often outranks talent.—
Gina Riley,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Which means the vagaries of late October are pretty familiar for this franchise and the bulk of these players.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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That means busting into the paint and kicking out from there.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Outweighs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outweighs. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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