1
as in mattering
to be of importance
evidence that will weigh heavily against the defendant
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2
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 campaign now moves forward with voters weighing sharply different visions for California’s future as the primary draws closer.
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James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
And other states are weighing similar options.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The Maxwells are enormous and heavy, with their massive 90mm drivers, while the Omnis are smaller and lighter, weighing nearly 340 grams.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Already, at least four states — Indiana, Louisiana, Montana, and Wyoming — have passed similar laws, and lawmakers in others, such as Oklahoma and Tennessee, are weighing measures.
—Andrew Jones, CBS News, 14 May 2026
This lightweight bag provides ample space for belongings like your keys, phone, and wallet, without weighing you down.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
There’s a catch worth weighing.
—Ryan Brennan
may 13, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Sam Houston, weighing 285 pounds and standing 3 feet tall, is the seventh calf born at the zoo, staff said in a news release Wednesday.
—Harriet Ramos
may 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Officials say Krishna was last seen wearing athletic clothing and is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall with a thin build, weighing about 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
And other states are weighing similar options.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The Maxwells are enormous and heavy, with their massive 90mm drivers, while the Omnis are smaller and lighter, weighing nearly 340 grams.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Already, at least four states — Indiana, Louisiana, Montana, and Wyoming — have passed similar laws, and lawmakers in others, such as Oklahoma and Tennessee, are weighing measures.
—Andrew Jones, CBS News, 14 May 2026
This lightweight bag provides ample space for belongings like your keys, phone, and wallet, without weighing you down.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
There’s a catch worth weighing.
—Ryan Brennan
may 13, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Sam Houston, weighing 285 pounds and standing 3 feet tall, is the seventh calf born at the zoo, staff said in a news release Wednesday.
—Harriet Ramos
may 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Officials say Krishna was last seen wearing athletic clothing and is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall with a thin build, weighing about 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighing
Verb
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Lajos’s transparent skin, initially so intriguing, does not end up mattering or meaning anything.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Lajos’s transparent skin, initially so intriguing, does not end up mattering or meaning anything.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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EBay’s board is now pondering GameStop’s offer.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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The sequence left us pondering our pet cats and, for good measure, our worst selves.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The Dodgers have played 43 games out of 162, meaning there's just over 73% of the season remaining.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Dieperink, a Dutchman who had been selected as a VAR official for this summer’s tournament, has said the Metropolitan Police has closed the case, meaning no charges will be brought.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Anyone contemplating suicide or struggling with their mental health should call 9-8-8, the state’s crisis center consortium.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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As the post-war period quickly gave way to the Cold War, every major power began contemplating what the next evolution in the tank would be.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The city now has the kind of confidence that comes from figuring out its own thing rather than importing someone else’s.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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San Vicente Club, owned by Jeff Klein, followed in the former Jane Hotel, importing a Los Angeles model built around discretion and a strict no-photos policy.—
George Gurley,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Their days are spent swimming in the lake, picnicking by the beach and debating poetry and literature.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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One scene shows the crew in a garage deconstructing a surfboard and passionately debating where the fins should go.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Verb
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That’s not counting the park’s roster of wildlife, from black bears and mountain lions to owls, pronghorns, and bighorn sheep.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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There’s absolutely no justification for not counting those assists.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Powering the phone is a MediaTek Helio G99—this is a bit underpowered, even at this price point, but considering this is not meant to be a main phone, the silicon is serviceable.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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That didn’t sit well with many people, considering the havoc caused by the crash.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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“Weighing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighing. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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