1
as in to matter
to be of importance
evidence that will weigh heavily against the defendant
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2
as in to ponder
to give serious and careful thought to
weighed the options for weeks before making a decision
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as in to bear (down on)
to push steadily against with some force
the bulky backpack weighed upon my back uncomfortably
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 6 June 2025
Yet Trump held his fire, in part because of an effort to avoid an escalation that would trigger Musk to declare all-out war against Republican lawmakers weighing the future of a bill essential to his entire agenda, according to two White House officials.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Attorney and longtime political donor John Morgan, founder of the mega personal injury firm Morgan & Morgan, created his own independent party this year and is also weighing a run for governor in the Sunshine State, despite supporting Democratic candidates and causes in the past.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 29 May 2025
Many expect Durant to be moved after another year of underperforming with the Suns, while Antetokounmpo is weighing his future in Milwaukee.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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The little one entered the world weighing 7 lbs and 1.4 oz.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 6 June 2025
Yet Trump held his fire, in part because of an effort to avoid an escalation that would trigger Musk to declare all-out war against Republican lawmakers weighing the future of a bill essential to his entire agenda, according to two White House officials.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Attorney and longtime political donor John Morgan, founder of the mega personal injury firm Morgan & Morgan, created his own independent party this year and is also weighing a run for governor in the Sunshine State, despite supporting Democratic candidates and causes in the past.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 29 May 2025
Many expect Durant to be moved after another year of underperforming with the Suns, while Antetokounmpo is weighing his future in Milwaukee.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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“Weigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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