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
The laws of armed conflict allow attacks on civilian infrastructure such as energy plants only if the military advantage outweighs the civilian harm, legal scholars say.
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ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
PBHs have also been considered as a possible constituent of dark matter, the invisible matter permeating the universe that outweighs normal matter by a factor of about five.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
Some local leaders push back on residents’ complaints that the disruption outweighs the opportunity.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
And the city’s dire need for new housing outweighs aesthetic concerns.
—Julie Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
Jenkins said the community's desire to come together outweighs the rivalry.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
On a preferential ballot where consensus outweighs passion, such widespread support was crucial.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
The Iran war’s potential for economic devastation far outweighs that of other recent foreign interventions.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
When the potential recovery outweighs the burden, plaintiffs proceed.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
PBHs have also been considered as a possible constituent of dark matter, the invisible matter permeating the universe that outweighs normal matter by a factor of about five.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
Some local leaders push back on residents’ complaints that the disruption outweighs the opportunity.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
And the city’s dire need for new housing outweighs aesthetic concerns.
—Julie Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
Jenkins said the community's desire to come together outweighs the rivalry.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
On a preferential ballot where consensus outweighs passion, such widespread support was crucial.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
The Iran war’s potential for economic devastation far outweighs that of other recent foreign interventions.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
When the potential recovery outweighs the burden, plaintiffs proceed.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outweighs
Verb
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In banking and capital markets, Wharton and Accenture estimated that the share of hours impacted by digital agents alone exceeds 45%.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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When the temperature exceeds 26 degrees Celsius (79 degrees Fahrenheit), the TRPM8 ion permeation channel—the hole in the doughnut—is closed.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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So, the extension of the unexpected Iran war overshadows everything.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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In Iran, war overshadows traditional celebrations of Nowruz, the Persian New Year.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Work-life balance today dominates workplace discourse, and now outranks pay as a top motivator for job seekers, according to Randstad.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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At this level, trust often outranks talent.—
Gina Riley,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Keep it light and clever, yet commit to a piece long enough to actually wrap it, whether that means editing your podcast or rehearsing your lines once.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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This means a rocket could still trigger lightning, highlighting the need for close monitoring of cloud cover and electrical activity throughout the launch window.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Outweighs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outweighs. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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