weigh

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How does the verb weigh differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of weigh are consider, contemplate, and study. While all these words mean "to think about in order to arrive at a judgment or decision," weigh implies attempting to reach the truth or arrive at a decision by balancing conflicting claims or evidence.

weigh the pros and cons of the case

When might consider be a better fit than weigh?

The words consider and weigh can be used in similar contexts, but consider may suggest giving thought to in order to reach a suitable conclusion, opinion, or decision.

refused even to consider my proposal

When is contemplate a more appropriate choice than weigh?

Although the words contemplate and weigh have much in common, contemplate stresses focusing one's thoughts on something but does not imply coming to a conclusion or decision.

contemplate the consequences of refusing

When could study be used to replace weigh?

The words study and weigh are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, study implies sustained purposeful concentration and attention to details and minutiae.

study the plan closely

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of weigh Kansas lawmakers are once again weighing whether to eliminate the biannual ritual of changing clocks — a debate that has percolated in Topeka for more than five years. Holden Rodgers, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025 Zamudio is 5-foot-11, weighs about 250 pounds, and has a tattoo on his left inner forearm that resembles the logo for the band Metallica, Lt. Phil McMullin said. City News Service, Oc Register, 15 May 2025 At 28 inches tall, 10.5 inches in diameter and weighing 27 pounds, the Wanamaker dates back to 1916, the year the PGA of America was founded. Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 15 May 2025 Together, the items weigh more than 15 pounds and could be worth as much as $340,000, report Radio Prague International’s Ruth Fraňková and Lörincz Tomáš. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for weigh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weigh
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    Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
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    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 21 May 2025
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  • That could also come into play as Dungey and her team ponder more comedies on TBS and another tentpole drama for TNT.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 14 May 2025
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    James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
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  • And climate change means that globally summers on average could get less buggy.
    Simmone Shah, Time, 20 May 2025
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    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
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  • Dolton police did not respond to requests for information about the block but Trustee Belcher said the area was considered the rougher part of the village.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 19 May 2025
  • It's been well over a decade since Aaliyah last scored a hit on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay tally, which is considered the most competitive radio ranking in those genres.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
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  • But nobody within the club is contemplating that possibility.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 17 May 2025
  • Tessa's contemplating a major move for her career while her estranged addict father forces his way back into her life.
    Megan Vick, EW.com, 17 May 2025
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  • The House Ways and Means Committee debated House Republicans' broad tax plan.
    Riley Beggin, USA Today, 13 May 2025
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    Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 May 2025
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    Rachel Hale, USA Today, 14 May 2025
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  • Some justices question why Trump admin did not seek direct ruling on birthright citizenship Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan asked why the Trump administration on Thursday sought to block nationwide injunctions rather than resolve whether a birthright citizenship order is constitutional.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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    Seth Joseph, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025

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“Weigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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