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
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.
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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
Once again, Tesla’s board has sided with continuity, betting that the upside of locking Musk in outweighs the turbulence of pushing him aside.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
It is believed that the marketing spend on The Little Mermaid far outweighs the home entertainment and merchandise income but Disney doesn’t disclose either so this can only be an estimate which may not be reliable.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In the comments, TikTok users joked about the couple's nightly challenge of carving out personal space while competing with a dog that outweighs many adults.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
For many customers, that more than outweighs higher-than-average rates.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
The scientific community has now accepted that bacteria and archaea thrive in the subsurface, representing a massive biome that collectively outweighs more than 200 million blue whales, according to Lloyd’s calculations.
—Laura Poppick, Quanta Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
If the good outweighs the bad, even by a fractional amount, Michigan will view the investment as worthwhile.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
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
Once again, Tesla’s board has sided with continuity, betting that the upside of locking Musk in outweighs the turbulence of pushing him aside.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
It is believed that the marketing spend on The Little Mermaid far outweighs the home entertainment and merchandise income but Disney doesn’t disclose either so this can only be an estimate which may not be reliable.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In the comments, TikTok users joked about the couple's nightly challenge of carving out personal space while competing with a dog that outweighs many adults.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
For many customers, that more than outweighs higher-than-average rates.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
The scientific community has now accepted that bacteria and archaea thrive in the subsurface, representing a massive biome that collectively outweighs more than 200 million blue whales, according to Lloyd’s calculations.
—Laura Poppick, Quanta Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
If the good outweighs the bad, even by a fractional amount, Michigan will view the investment as worthwhile.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outweighs
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While individual leaves can reach 18 inches long, the plant itself rarely exceeds 8 inches in height.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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That footprint far exceeds the longtime 39% limit on ownership of stations, which had been kept in place by both Republican and Democratic administrations over the past three decades.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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At this level, trust often outranks talent.—
Gina Riley,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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In cooler climates, that usually means September, but gardeners in warmer climates can wait until October.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Outweighs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outweighs. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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