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
Latoya Gayle, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
According to the organization's website, Burt was 16 feet, 8 inches long and weighed more than 1,500 pounds.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
In the first fight, Fury weighed 262 pounds, outweighing Usyk by a sizable 39 pounds.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The former undisputed cruiserweight champion weighed 223 pounds for the first fight.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Babies with only one umbilical artery are at risk of being born small, but Naomi, her daughter, weighed over 6 pounds, so she was assumed to be fine.
—Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Susan had been the CEO of her son’s company until 2010; what ultimately transpired weighed heavily on her.
—Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
The dad-of-one, who lives in Argentina, weighed 194lbs at his heaviest at the start of the year.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Back in 2012, Panda’s team found that mice feeding in an eight-hour window weighed 20% less than mice consuming the same food throughout the day, which inspired research in humans.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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Burt was estimated to be over 90-years-old and weighed a staggering 700kg, per The Independent.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
According to the organization's website, Burt was 16 feet, 8 inches long and weighed more than 1,500 pounds.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
In the first fight, Fury weighed 262 pounds, outweighing Usyk by a sizable 39 pounds.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The former undisputed cruiserweight champion weighed 223 pounds for the first fight.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Babies with only one umbilical artery are at risk of being born small, but Naomi, her daughter, weighed over 6 pounds, so she was assumed to be fine.
—Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Susan had been the CEO of her son’s company until 2010; what ultimately transpired weighed heavily on her.
—Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
The dad-of-one, who lives in Argentina, weighed 194lbs at his heaviest at the start of the year.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Back in 2012, Panda’s team found that mice feeding in an eight-hour window weighed 20% less than mice consuming the same food throughout the day, which inspired research in humans.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighed
Adjective
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Read more Dua and Callum’s Couple Style Is, Like Them, Hot Turner’s low-key but considered looks are the perfect backdrop to his girlfriend’s more mercurial wardrobe.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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Working from Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay, Jenkins tries to allay a clunky narrative with his intimate and considered style.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Where his ear for gentle piano beats and dreamy Auto-Tune vocals express wistfulness for the days on his block when not much mattered other than getting some play or a bowl of his auntie’s mac and cheese.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
28 Mar. 2025
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All that mattered was connection.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Others may receive information and make calculated risks based on circumstances or motivated reasoning.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Though charismatic, Will Derringer, as the US President, is at times very much oblivious to how to run a nation, while Sam Clarke is very calculated, calm, and strategic when their backs are against the wall.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
3 July 2025
Verb
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The best locations for the signs, which are meant to help visitors get around town and highlight East Dundee’s unique and historic identity, are still under consideration, the newsletter said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Sciatica exercises are meant to help relieve pain associated with the condition and should be done under the supervision of a physical therapist.—
Aubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHT,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Cooper, however, barely contemplated leaving him at home and that, perhaps more than anything, summed up the bond between manager and player.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Armstead, who contemplated retirement after last season, has a $22 million salary cap hit next season and the Dolphins would probably prefer to develop Paul, their second-round pick.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Not by publishing randomly, but by following a deliberate editorial calendar, revisiting your core challenges, and ensuring each new piece of content connects to the larger arc of your thought leadership story.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Amanda Edwards/WireImage Unlike luxury fashion or high-end accessories, where scarcity is often a deliberate strategy to generate buzz, products like jam and wine fall into the realm of everyday indulgences.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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And this is the crux of a more measured, journalistic approach.—
Brendan O’Meara
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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Voters and lawmakers legalized gambling in Maryland in a measured and limited way.—
Kathy Szeliga,
Baltimore Sun,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Chattanooga, Tennessee Equal parts city escape and nature retreat, Chattanooga offers tons of activities to keep your group entertained, plus great food and plenty of art.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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All that green fire should keep the kids entertained, but don’t expect this spell to outlast the closing credits.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Weighed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighed. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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