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Recent Examples of top-heavy
The Orioles' organization is top-heavy with hitters and could use some pitching.
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John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The trade market is somewhat top-heavy, with notable targets that include Dylan Cease (San Diego Padres), Merrill Kelly (Arizona Diamondbacks) and Mitch Keller (Pittsburgh Pirates).
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2025
Despite ending up with a top-heavy side for an all-or-nothing late spell of pressure, Wiegman has been confident enough to persevere with the system during extra time.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 July 2025
With the possible reduction in some entry-level technology positions, there is a potential for more top-heavy team structures, Muniykwa said.
—Bob Violino, CNBC, 26 July 2025
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John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The trade market is somewhat top-heavy, with notable targets that include Dylan Cease (San Diego Padres), Merrill Kelly (Arizona Diamondbacks) and Mitch Keller (Pittsburgh Pirates).
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2025
Despite ending up with a top-heavy side for an all-or-nothing late spell of pressure, Wiegman has been confident enough to persevere with the system during extra time.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 July 2025
With the possible reduction in some entry-level technology positions, there is a potential for more top-heavy team structures, Muniykwa said.
—Bob Violino, CNBC, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for top-heavy
Adjective
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However, this innovative design also has drawbacks, including higher price tags, challenging installation, and bulkier frames.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
16 Aug. 2025
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Unlike bulkier trackers that can fall off a keyring or be easily spotted and removed, the MagTag is built like a credit card and is only 1.5 millimeters thick.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The bank reiterated an overweight rating on the fashion holding company and raised its price target to $120 per share from $100.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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Pack strategically to avoid overweight baggage fees and ensure easy access to essential medications.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The cream top coordinated with the cream feather skirt Jisoo wore, featuring a high-low hemline and voluminous design.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Arrowhead Stadium, where Swift performed hits from her voluminous catalog during her two-night stint in Kansas City, is also the primary venue for Kelce's football team, the Kansas City Chiefs.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While the attempts to create massy cinema land fine for most parts, Dhawan does not quite emerge as the larger-than-life south-Indian hero set to rule the audience merely with his presence.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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While the attempts to create massy cinema land fine for most parts, Dhawan does not quite emerge as the larger-than-life south-Indian hero set to rule the audience merely with his presence.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Also worth remembering this is just U.S. viewership, and Prime Video has said the series is also showing outsize performance in the UK, Germany, and Brazil.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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Because Caltrans is widening a highway facility and personal vehicles contribute an outsize portion of damaging greenhouse gases, the project has stirred some controversy.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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This mix shift toward a higher-margin platform creates substantial room for profitability gains.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The project, requiring substantial power and water resources, has spurred rumors and anxieties among landowners facing pressure to sell their property.—
Sarah Henry,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Top-heavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top-heavy. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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