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
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 31 Mar. 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
But two lengthy shutdowns have already weighed heavily on the agency.
—Dan Snyder, CBS News, 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
Several states — including California, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland and Utah — have weighed gas tax holidays as a way to provide relief at the pump.
—Matthew Daly, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Two separate grand juries subsequently weighed the case, but declined to level indictments against James.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
The trio in its entirety seemed to have weighed at least three pounds, leading me to believe that Bob’s isn’t too fazed by inflation or the overall food cost margins that seem to be the bane of every restaurateur’s existence.
—Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
On Friday, stocks sold off sharply as headlines about the war weighed heavily on market sentiment and led major indexes to their fourth straight weekly decline.
—Brian Cheung, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
Trump has also reportedly weighed the option of sending in ground forces to seize Kharg Island, a major fuel hub that facilitates 90% of Iran’s crude exports.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 31 Mar. 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
But two lengthy shutdowns have already weighed heavily on the agency.
—Dan Snyder, CBS News, 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
Several states — including California, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland and Utah — have weighed gas tax holidays as a way to provide relief at the pump.
—Matthew Daly, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Two separate grand juries subsequently weighed the case, but declined to level indictments against James.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
The trio in its entirety seemed to have weighed at least three pounds, leading me to believe that Bob’s isn’t too fazed by inflation or the overall food cost margins that seem to be the bane of every restaurateur’s existence.
—Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
On Friday, stocks sold off sharply as headlines about the war weighed heavily on market sentiment and led major indexes to their fourth straight weekly decline.
—Brian Cheung, NBC news, 21 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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None of it mattered once the ball went up.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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What mattered to the Lakers was finding a way to win as the regular season winds down.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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Lisa Nelson, executive director of the Hamline-Midway Coalition, said her board members pondered that question at length.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In practice, though, forgiving or settling debt is often a calculated business decision driven by risk, cost and recovery potential.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Armstrong made a calculated decision, deploying the craft's thrusters to stop the spinning.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Think sea-view terraces, kitchens meant for real cooking, and hosts who treat you less like a guest and more like extended family.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Charlotte Hornets are now just 10 games away from the end of their regular season on April 12, which in recent seasons has meant that the crowds are paltry, the team is irrelevant and everyone is just ready to get the slog over with.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Congress anticipated those rising costs and debated extending the enhanced premium tax credits toward the end of last year.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Why the Rooney Rule is being debated The Rooney Rule is again under scrutiny after Florida Republican attorney general James Uthmeier sent NFL commissioner Roger Goodell a letter earlier this month calling for the policy to be scrapped.—
Mac Engel
March 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 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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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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Barry said that the landowners contemplated building a combination gas station/convenience store, but the property wasn’t quite large enough.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Weighed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighed. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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