as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought
a carefully weighed decision to take the company in a new direction
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as in mattered
to be of importance
evidence that will weigh heavily against the defendant
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as in pondered
to give serious and careful thought to
weighed the options for weeks before making a decision
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Recent Examples of weighed
Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
After working through the night, Big Chief Demond emerged transformed in a suit that stood more than 10 feet tall and weighed 120 pounds.
—Nichole Marks, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Lemon also weighed into CBS News losing ratings traction in the wake of Bari Weiss’ editorial takeover of the division.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
To create the list, the team weighed the total volume and ratings of reviews, and included a range of options featuring regional specialities rooted in a variety of culinary traditions.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Oil prices surged Thursday as investors weighed how long the conflict in the Middle East would block shipments of crude traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Returning to Heritage wasn’t the only big decision Lomax has weighed over the last year.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 2 Apr. 2026
In 1945, the average American male weighed between 160 and 170 pounds, while the average female weighed between 130 and 145 pounds.
—Bob Rommel, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Reuters separately reported that the administration has considered sending thousands of additional troops to the region and that Trump has weighed the use of ground forces to seize Kharg Island.
—Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
At the veterinarian’s office, Miracle weighed only 10 pounds.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
After working through the night, Big Chief Demond emerged transformed in a suit that stood more than 10 feet tall and weighed 120 pounds.
—Nichole Marks, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Lemon also weighed into CBS News losing ratings traction in the wake of Bari Weiss’ editorial takeover of the division.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
To create the list, the team weighed the total volume and ratings of reviews, and included a range of options featuring regional specialities rooted in a variety of culinary traditions.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Oil prices surged Thursday as investors weighed how long the conflict in the Middle East would block shipments of crude traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Returning to Heritage wasn’t the only big decision Lomax has weighed over the last year.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 2 Apr. 2026
In 1945, the average American male weighed between 160 and 170 pounds, while the average female weighed between 130 and 145 pounds.
—Bob Rommel, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Reuters separately reported that the administration has considered sending thousands of additional troops to the region and that Trump has weighed the use of ground forces to seize Kharg Island.
—Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighed
Adjective
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Nussmeier considered entering last year’s draft but returned to LSU and had a nightmare season that ended with a November abdominal injury.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Credit scores, which impact people's ability and costs to borrow, typically range from 300 to 850, with around 670 and higher considered good.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To his supporters, none of this mattered.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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For the Kings, however, all that mattered were the two vital points.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Converge vocalist Jacob Bannon pondered in a press statement.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
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Someone who has pondered such niceties is Richard Posner, a former circuit judge and a prolific legal scholar.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That ability to secure possession under pressure is his greatest strength and, at times, a calculated risk.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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And both reckon with the extent to which historical ignorance and the calculated distortion of the past threaten the foundation on which our country was built.—
Francine Prose,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In 2007, Morganroth — then known by her birth name April McClellan — was charged with cashing a $5,000 welfare check in Arizona meant for her brother, according to court documents.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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The security gates are meant to be a neat assembly line, not a five-car pileup.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The legislature has debated different iterations of the bill six times over last 10 years and all failed.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Emmys have long debated where a performer belongs — lead or supporting — and actors often move between categories for the same role.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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This is a time for cool, calm and reasoned debate, and for legislators to think through the consequences of legislation put forth.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the darkened foyer, Ember contemplated this unassuming bit of paper, momentarily paralyzed by a mixture of dread and excitement stirred together, an overpowering sensation that oozed from the crown of her head, down the length of her body, then hardened, like a soft golden resin becoming solid.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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By contrast, the SAVE America Act, as contemplated by the president, would ban most forms of mail voting and require photo ID and proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Weighed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighed. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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