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
Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The first iteration was made of iron and wood, weighed 700 lbs.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
It was weighed there and verified by state biologists at 358-pounds.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 22 Oct. 2025
Their birds weighed between 16 and 24 pounds.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025
As the family weighed its next move, Robert had an idea.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Giant pumpkins continuously break records More than 50 years ago, the winning pumpkin from the Half Moon Bay Championship weighed 132 pounds.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
His humongous gourd weighed a staggering 2,346 pounds.
—Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2025
Gienger, of Anoka, Minnesota, set a world record at the California contest in 2023 for the heaviest pumpkin when his giant jack-o’-lantern gourd weighed 2,749 pounds (1,247 kilograms).
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Lineker also weighed into the debate over how Bellingham fits into the 4-2-3-1 shape new Madrid coach Xabi Alonso is using.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The first iteration was made of iron and wood, weighed 700 lbs.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
It was weighed there and verified by state biologists at 358-pounds.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 22 Oct. 2025
Their birds weighed between 16 and 24 pounds.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025
As the family weighed its next move, Robert had an idea.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Giant pumpkins continuously break records More than 50 years ago, the winning pumpkin from the Half Moon Bay Championship weighed 132 pounds.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
His humongous gourd weighed a staggering 2,346 pounds.
—Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2025
Gienger, of Anoka, Minnesota, set a world record at the California contest in 2023 for the heaviest pumpkin when his giant jack-o’-lantern gourd weighed 2,749 pounds (1,247 kilograms).
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighed
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Maybe the slower, more considered pace of life is exactly what is required to create a more sustainable place, and a more sustainable future.—
Emma John,
AFAR Media,
20 Aug. 2025
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At a time where equality is treated as an imposition on the other, Claire’s careful and considered story feels more relevant than ever.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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What mattered to me is what the comet meant in Polynesian mythologies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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Triennale presented the work in the historic CRT venue, and that setting mattered.—
Alessia Glaviano,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Athletic’s Mike Jones recently wondered if Miami had to go on a postseason run to save McDaniel’s job, and CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz pondered during the Chiefs-Raiders game whether there would soon be news out of Miami.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Charles Lee pondered his answer for a split second.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In 1913, a tiny American state made a calculated bet that would reshape the global economy.—
Jan Hammer,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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The calculated time to first dose of pain medication for individuals assigned ESI 2 was 65 minutes and the median time for those assigned ESI 3 was 178 minutes, with four of these patients leaving the ED without receiving pain medication after a wait of 349 minutes.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Heather Demers tried the popular good luck McDonald’s French fries hack—which is meant to improve IVF success rates, though with no scientific backing—and was stunned when over 300 family members, friends and even strangers joined in to show their support.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Daylight saving time was introduced in the United States in 1918 with the Standard Time Act, which was meant to lower fuel costs during the First World War.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When Ohio officials debated the fairness of the death penalty in 2014, prosecutors were a key part of the equation.—
Haley BeMiller,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Oct. 2025
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Though their claims were the basis of the Amityville Horror franchise, the validity of the Lutzs' story has been heavily debated over the years.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Deliberative democracy is the idea that decision-making and governance are arrived at through thoughtful, reasoned and respectful dialogue.—
Lee Bebout,
The Conversation,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Disney has contemplated some intriguing twists for the NFL extravaganza.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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This has been long-contemplated in American literature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Weighed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighed. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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