Thesaurus results for OVERWEIGH

overweigh

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈwā

Definition of overweigh next

as in to outweigh

to be greater in importance than proper food and sleep should overweigh all-night partying in your priorities

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Recent Examples of overweigh Don’t overweigh anecdotal evidence, Yang advises. —

Lila Thulin, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 May 2022 Most media polls overweigh Democrats. —

Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner, 2 Mar. 2021

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overweigh

outweigh

Verb

Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, officials are pausing data center development for one year, with vocal neighbors arguing that the risk posed by a controversial project outweigh the threat of litigation.

— Conor Wight, CBS News, 27 June 2026
Findings highlighted by Yahoo Finance suggest that the desire to create meaningful childhood memories often outweighs concerns about long-term financial consequences.

— Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026