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
Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
The bales weighed nearly 780 pounds and were estimated to have a street value of more than $5 million altogether.
—CBS News, 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
When deciding which programs to eliminate, school officials weighed factors, such as enrollment trends, instruction costs and alignment with UNT’s mission, according to Keller.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
June weighed what to say, but Tom spoke again.
—Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
Talking to the Pioneer Press on Friday, Young said the decision weighed heavily on city staff, as residents commonly mention the pool as a favorite amenity in the community.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
Together, the two black holes weighed more than 100 times the mass of the Sun, placing the event among the most massive stellar-mass black hole mergers detected so far.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
The all-tackle world record, from Bulgaria, weighed 87 pounds 10-ounces.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
The bales weighed nearly 780 pounds and were estimated to have a street value of more than $5 million altogether.
—CBS News, 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
When deciding which programs to eliminate, school officials weighed factors, such as enrollment trends, instruction costs and alignment with UNT’s mission, according to Keller.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
June weighed what to say, but Tom spoke again.
—Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
Talking to the Pioneer Press on Friday, Young said the decision weighed heavily on city staff, as residents commonly mention the pool as a favorite amenity in the community.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
Together, the two black holes weighed more than 100 times the mass of the Sun, placing the event among the most massive stellar-mass black hole mergers detected so far.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
The all-tackle world record, from Bulgaria, weighed 87 pounds 10-ounces.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 12 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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The result is a legal acknowledgment that what happened mattered, and still does.—
Christina Hioureas,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2026
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Established on the principle that a person’s humanity mattered more their immigration status, this was an important protection mechanism that ensured the most vulnerable (like schoolchildren and those who are ill) didn’t become collateral damage when immigration enforcement escalated.—
Dr. Lauren Palladino,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These are questions that thinkers, philosophers, and academics have pondered over for centuries.—
Olivia Morelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Mar. 2026
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Pluribus creator Vince Gilligan once pondered that the extras who make up the hive mind on the dystopian future show should be naked.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In an industry increasingly defined by borderless storytelling and bite-sized consumption, Chinese production powerhouse Linmon Media is making a calculated – and ambitious – bet on both.—
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors described the operation as calculated and predatory.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The losses deepened after the Fed decided to keep its main interest rate steady, instead of resuming cuts meant to give the job market and economy a boost.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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For a tool meant to monitor avalanches and winter power outages, this is a significant hurdle.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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None of those measures have become official policy, though some are still being debated in legislatures.—
William McCorkle,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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As the next Farm Bill is debated, will there be a call for funding food stamps to end hunger in the world’s wealthiest country?—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 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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Horvath previously contemplated a challenge against Bass but ultimately decided to run for reelection for a second term representing the Third Supervisorial District, which stretches from the Ventura County line to Santa Monica, and Hollywood to Sylmar and San Fernando.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
20 Mar. 2026
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In the fall, the board contemplated using money from its Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund to pay for a similar commemorative garden project.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Weighed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighed. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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