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 The torrent’s force moved boulders more than 20 feet in diameter and weighing more than 275 tons, equivalent to the heft of more than 150 Subaru Outbacks. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 27 July 2026 Dermatologists, cosmetic chemists and aesthetic physicians say the distinction matters, especially for anyone weighing what to spend money on. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026 The entrepreneur, who asked not to be named while weighing an application for the new grants, said African innovators had little access to such funding available elsewhere. — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 27 July 2026 The Phillies’ need for both starting and bullpen arms has been apparent in the second half of the season, and the team will be weighing its options for external reinforcements ahead of the trade deadline. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 From there, Washington, enjoying a surprisingly successful season, anticipates at least listening to offers and weighing the merits of making a deal versus keeping him. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 25 July 2026 The Canaveral Port Authority is weighing the future of the landmark overlooking Port Canaveral. — Jack Kennedy, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026 These are worth weighing before committing, particularly if the sofa will see heavy daily use. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 The catch is that marketing in this corner of the market can run ahead of the evidence, which is part of why the less flashy signals are worth weighing, like a clear ingredient list or an actual name standing behind the formula. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighing

Verb

Perhaps that was the right model in the services era, where proximity to the work was the differentiator, but when work can be automated, being close to it stops mattering.

— Nick Heddy, Forbes.com, 8 July 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

And Aaron Donald, one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history, is pondering coming out of retirement.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Beyond pondering whether to cut Google off, other publishers have resorted to suing the company, accusing it of illegally rehashing their intellectual property via AI summaries.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 23 July 2026

Definition of pondering

Verb

These are the homes ultra-wealthy buyers want, but the supply of this prime real estate is limited, meaning prices for the properties have gone up significantly and will likely continue to do so, Bozovic said.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Perhaps more surprising is that the vast majority—70%—were employed, a share that has held steady, meaning co-residency is climbing owing to growth in adults with steady jobs rather than those looking for work.

— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Definition of meaning

Verb

Sitting on the fence right now, contemplating various scenarios are the Marlins, Nationals, Orioles, Padres, Tigers and Twins.

— Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Because of these problems, the Federal Reserve is contemplating leaving the check processing business.

— Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 24 July 2026

Definition of contemplating

Verb

Taking 4 million barrels off the market would be roughly comparable to the amount that China stopped importing during the war – an action oil analysts say has helped keep energy prices relatively low despite the record-smashing oil supply shock.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Rather than simply importing the Irish concept, the team has adapted it with a distinctly Berlin edge.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026

Definition of importing

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At the exact moment autonomous AI is dramatically increasing the capability, speed and sophistication of cyber threats, policymakers are debating whether organizations require less independent verification that their security controls actually work.

— Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Some are debating whether to continue to work with the tech giant at all.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 23 July 2026

Definition of debating

Verb

Despite Clarity’s choppy obstacle course, the tedious and frustrating tradition of counting votes and lining up bipartisan yeahs, Member by Member, is a tactic the crypto industry has time to employ and perfect.

— Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Combined, those more than 10,000 and counting satellites are equipped with over 25,000 lasers currently in operation in LEO to maintain the network's interconnectedness, according to a NASA update.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of counting

Verb

That’s huge considering the Jayhawks want to surround Tyran Stokes with spacing and options to pass to.

— Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
West Ham are perhaps not the best example, considering how the London Stadium was built for the 2012 Olympics and the football club only moved in a few years later.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 30 July 2026