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
But gaining access to that financial assistance isn’t easy because demand still drastically outweighs supply, despite expansion efforts.
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Morgan Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Only one remaining game outweighs Thursday’s matchup in importance — Sunday’s home matinee against the Milwaukee Bucks.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Fans calculate that the reward of a few seconds near Messi outweighs whatever consequences follow.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Confirming a nominee who does not practice medicine would diminish the office, weaken morale within the Corps, and signal that political loyalty outweighs professional standards.
—Jerome Adams, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
When asked about the FBI seizing ballots from the 2020 presidential election in Fulton County, Georgia, opposition outweighs support, 45% to 24% with 32% offering no opinion.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
In the seagull economy, reward vastly outweighs risk.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Alysa Liu‘s love for skating outweighs everything.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 Feb. 2026
But for most real-world business processes, Shoham says, the work required to make agents reliable often outweighs the benefit.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Morgan Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Only one remaining game outweighs Thursday’s matchup in importance — Sunday’s home matinee against the Milwaukee Bucks.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Fans calculate that the reward of a few seconds near Messi outweighs whatever consequences follow.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Confirming a nominee who does not practice medicine would diminish the office, weaken morale within the Corps, and signal that political loyalty outweighs professional standards.
—Jerome Adams, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
When asked about the FBI seizing ballots from the 2020 presidential election in Fulton County, Georgia, opposition outweighs support, 45% to 24% with 32% offering no opinion.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
In the seagull economy, reward vastly outweighs risk.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Alysa Liu‘s love for skating outweighs everything.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 Feb. 2026
But for most real-world business processes, Shoham says, the work required to make agents reliable often outweighs the benefit.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outweighs
Verb
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This altitude exceeds the cruising height of most airplanes, which is why pilots often choose to navigate around thunderstorms to avoid a bumpy ride.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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According to the assessment findings, pollution from the generators likely exceeds legal limits, which would require a special permit and air-quality testing.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Namken's maturity Namken's explosive offensive night overshadows his competency as a catcher.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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Poulin’s exit overshadows Canada win After Poulin exited, her team responded with a rush of goals.—
John Wawrow,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 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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Richard Bailey, a former mayor of Coronado who now lives in Point Loma, said the city’s nearly $8 billion backlog of infrastructure projects means bike lanes must be a low priority.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The denial, if not overturned at the county level, means the school will have to shut down at the end of the school year.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Outweighs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outweighs. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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