as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought
a carefully weighed decision to take the company in a new direction
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in mattered
to be of importance
evidence that will weigh heavily against the defendant
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in pondered
to give serious and careful thought to
weighed the options for weeks before making a decision
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of weighed
Toby Axelrod, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
The uncertainty has weighed heavily on young workers.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 May 2026
More information on how the data is weighed is available.
—Eva Flowe
may 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Plus, each batch of Aventus is weighed, mixed, macerated and filtered by hand.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
For reference, at the time, the average battleship weighed between 25,000 and 30,000 tonnes.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
The whale was a male that measured over 61 feet long and weighed about 40 tons, NOAA said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 6 May 2026
The team first weighed the blue heron and then administered a painkiller.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
The mammoth animal, which had been roaming Seminole County neighborhoods for more than a month, weighed 740 pounds when he was captured in Longwood, FWC told the Orlando Sentinel.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Verb
Participants weighed the pros and cons of, for example, holograms and virtual reality headsets in Holocaust education.
—Toby Axelrod, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
The uncertainty has weighed heavily on young workers.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 May 2026
More information on how the data is weighed is available.
—Eva Flowe
may 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Plus, each batch of Aventus is weighed, mixed, macerated and filtered by hand.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
For reference, at the time, the average battleship weighed between 25,000 and 30,000 tonnes.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
The whale was a male that measured over 61 feet long and weighed about 40 tons, NOAA said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 6 May 2026
The team first weighed the blue heron and then administered a painkiller.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
The mammoth animal, which had been roaming Seminole County neighborhoods for more than a month, weighed 740 pounds when he was captured in Longwood, FWC told the Orlando Sentinel.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighed
Adjective
-
And, ultimately, being a writer who borrows from life is something that should be gone about in a considered way, because life matters.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
22 Apr. 2026
-
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
Verb
-
Disney’s two attempts to revive Tron, Legacy in 2010 and the long-gestating Ares in 2025—never cracked the code of why the original had mattered to its audience emotionally.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
-
Of course, the opinion that mattered most was my grandmother's, the inspiration behind the dessert.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Verb
-
In January, after its release, Hialeah Mayor Bryan Calvo pondered legal action against Netflix about the city’s negative portrayal.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
-
Jim Cramer pondered whether to sell some Corning shares after the stock’s 130% year-to-date run.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
Adjective
-
Guerin took a calculated risk in acquiring Hughes without any promises that the 2024 Norris Trophy winner would sign an extension.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
-
After her husband’s death, Richins published a children’s book about grief meant to help her sons cope with the loss, a detail prosecutors said underscored the calculated nature of the crime.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
-
Mussa was meant to resettle in Nebraska, in February, 2025.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
-
Ahead of the March board meeting, the district approved a contract with the teachers union that meant there would be no layoffs for the teaching staff.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
Verb
-
Strait to Hell, a high-octane, flag-waving, boots-on-the-ground simulator where freedom isn’t debated, it’s deployed.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
11 May 2026
-
Board members debated the organization chart two weeks ago and had initially planned to hold a non-voting workshop on Monday, with a final vote next week.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
Adjective
-
None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
-
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
-
Imagine, for a moment, if former Vice President Kamala Harris had jumped into the governor’s race, as contemplated.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
-
Hot Ones host Sean Evans was featured on the Most Powerful People in Media list and contemplated who his next dream guest would be.—
John Ross,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Weighed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighed. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
