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 But the caveat matters for readers who are weighing Tampa against cities with different political postures. — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The Canaveral Port Authority is weighing the future of the landmark overlooking Port Canaveral. — Jack Kennedy, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026 The righty came to Chicago’s pre-daft workout weighing 165 pounds and already touching 95 mph. — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 17 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 Hand the people around your work a genuine stake in the result, and their energy starts to push you forward instead of holding you back or weighing you down. — André Martin, Fortune, 16 July 2026 The man was described as bald, white, approximately 5 feet 9 and weighing 225 pounds. — Seamus Bozeman follow, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 Lawmakers are also weighing a Russia sanctions bill that Graham championed, with some Republicans pushing to rename the bill in his honor and advance it this week. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 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

After graduation, Coyne continued taking community college courses while pondering her next steps.

— Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
In a land that tends to believe bigger is better, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been pondering the World Cup’s future.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of pondering

Verb

A step in the right direction Minnesota United is on the edge of the playoff picture, meaning Sporting didn’t exactly go toe to toe with an MLS powerhouse.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
The virus spreads primarily through the droppings and saliva of infected birds, meaning seabirds and other species that gather in large groups are at a greater risk.

— Todd Symons, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of meaning

Verb

Leaders do not have the luxury of sitting in the corner contemplating their feelings or hoping someone will stroke their egos.

— Chris Adams, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
After spending the dramatic hour contemplating a promotion — one that would take him away from his ship and his crew — Captain Pike relays his final decision.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 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

Verb

For an industry that has spent decades debating how to portray disability authentically, that shift in who holds the microphone may turn out to be the more consequential story.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
No debating whether to grab a hot dog now or wait until the seventh inning.

— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 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

In his July memo, Blume said the company is considering axing a further 50,000 roles globally and closing four factories in Germany.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
This Fire sign often has strong opinions about how things should be done and could in turn take control of every situation without considering whether anyone else wants to follow their lead.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026