WEIGHING Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

weighing

verb

present participle of weigh

as in mattering

to be of importance evidence that will weigh heavily against the defendant

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as in pondering

to give serious and careful thought to weighed the options for weeks before making a decision

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Recent Examples of weighing Wherever you’re headed, a crossbody phone case keeps your essentials close without weighing you down. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 The Jackson County Sheriff's Office described Wells as being a Black man standing about 6 feet, 1 inch tall and weighing about 180 pounds. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 6 July 2026 On the investor call following the announcement, McCall said the sale reflects years of the ITV board weighing its strategic options — and that Sky was ITV’s preferred partner from the start. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 July 2026 This approach minimized the physical payload, providing a viable breathing supply without weighing the insect down. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026 The Hoka Rincon 4 shoes have earned a loyal following for delivering impressive cushioning without weighing you down. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 But by far my favorite moment of the entire trip was an unexpected encounter with a new friend—weighing around 1,000 pounds and measuring about 10 feet long. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 Now the county is weighing greenlighting a nearly $80,000 event. — Olivia Young, CBS News, 30 June 2026 City officials have been weighing a similar move in recent months. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighing

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None of this means compute stops mattering.

— Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
My dad never chased the kind of mattering that consumed me and so many of my peers.

— Matthew Emerzian, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026

Definition of mattering

Verb

Bravo is sipping its cuppa and pondering what to do about those interesting ladies across the pond.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 July 2026
Some viewers appear to enjoy seeing the princess in modern settings, pondering over what could have been if her life wasn't cut short.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of pondering

Verb

Part of the system integrates with third-party cameras, meaning while the Flock-specific cameras may only log vehicle data, opponents allege other identifying factors of people could be obtained by third-party collaborators.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Those areas remained on pre-evacuation status, meaning residents must be prepared to leave again if conditions change.

— Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 July 2026

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With a new album out this summer—her first in a decade—Madonna’s reemergence on the pop scene has left many of us contemplating her ultimate place in its firmament.

— Alex Frank, Vogue, 2 July 2026
The embarrassing episode also amplified questions about whether, in fact, Alito is contemplating retirement, a possibility some court watchers had already been discussing.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

Definition of contemplating

Verb

Instead of importing prepared meals, an organization might restore electricity, provide equipment or support a kitchen that already has local staff and community trust.

— Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Local legend credits the Romans with importing grapes to the area.

— Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026

Definition of importing

Verb

Lawyers are increasingly debating the role of outside investment in law firms, alternative business structures, multidisciplinary practices, and the growing influence of technology companies and private capital on the delivery of legal services.

— Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
The other was Michael Longfellow’s sketch about a guy dying at the top of a waterslide and debating whether he should be pushed down the slide or carried down the stairs, which was the only thing Bargatze kept talking about all week.

— Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 4 July 2026

Definition of debating

Verb

After the runoff election, a European Union observer mission praised the transparency and efficiency of the vote-counting process.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Over in Nevada, UNLV defensive lineman Cohen Fuller, who graduated high school in 2022, has brought a lawsuit objecting to the NCAA counting Fuller’s seasons played in junior college and in the NAIA.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of counting

Verb

Along with zoning rules, the city is considering changes to regulations governing water use, noise, and economic development agreements.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
As countries continue investing in medical infrastructure, aesthetic innovation and services for international patients, travelers have more options than ever before when considering where to seek aesthetic care.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026