1
as in to matter
to be of importance
evidence that will weigh heavily against the defendant
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2
as in to ponder
to give serious and careful thought to
weighed the options for weeks before making a decision
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as in to bear (down on)
to push steadily against with some force
the bulky backpack weighed upon my back uncomfortably
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Recent Examples of weigh
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Studies in the Philippines show that younger siblings tend to be shorter and weigh less than older siblings—a result perhaps of better nutrition for the older sibs in countries where food scarcity is a problem.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
They’re expected to be key factors as the judge weighs the 14-month sentence recommended by Combs’ defense and the 11-year sentence requested by prosecutors.
—Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Slavik argued that this pattern should weigh heavily in determining the music mogul’s sentence.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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As more foreign investors weigh returning capital to China, the government has an opportunity to back up its policy pledges and rebuild confidence, according to Ma.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Studies in the Philippines show that younger siblings tend to be shorter and weigh less than older siblings—a result perhaps of better nutrition for the older sibs in countries where food scarcity is a problem.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
They’re expected to be key factors as the judge weighs the 14-month sentence recommended by Combs’ defense and the 11-year sentence requested by prosecutors.
—Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Slavik argued that this pattern should weigh heavily in determining the music mogul’s sentence.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Weigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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