WEIGHS Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

weighs

verb

present tense third-person singular of weigh

as in matters

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

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as in contemplates

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

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Recent Examples of weighs Sanders is no outlier as the Maine Democratic Party weighs who to nominate. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 16 July 2026 Nostalgia weighs heavy studio campaign for the collection through clean studio visuals and subtle styling references, specifically the year 1996. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 15 July 2026 Each machine stands about 5 feet tall and weighs around 60 pounds. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 On July 9, a majority of the Fort Worth City Council called for the moratorium as the city weighs potential new regulations on data centers. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026 At the time, police said Amy — described as a White woman with blonde hair and hazel eyes, who is 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs 120 lbs. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 Trump weighs a return to war with Iran Sit’s attorney, Kate Corrigan, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday afternoon. — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 11 July 2026 For Unalus, the uncertainty facing families weighs heavily, but so does hope. — Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026 Authorities said Montances is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighs

Verb

Research suggests that reducing total calories matters more for visceral fat loss than the specific eating pattern used.

— Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 July 2026
Until then, all that really matters is who is healthy when the postseason rolls around.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of matters

Verb

The agreement contemplates beginning the design phase of the new stations while the arbitration is ongoing.

— Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
It’s been a long time since Steven Spielberg directed a film as quintessentially Spielbergian as Disclosure Day, which contemplates how humankind might react to proof that extraterrestrial life exists.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026

Definition of contemplates

Verb

Which means a lot can change between now and then, including most of the team’s rosters.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026
This home’s location, which is near the Farmington line, means that services and businesses in the Farmington and Unionville areas, as well as those in Avon and Canton, are just minutes away.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

Definition of means

Verb

Vieira ponders the dilemma from his own perspective as a coach, having had spells in charge at New York City, Nice, Crystal Palace, Strasbourg and Genoa.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 June 2026
As coach John Hynes ponders his Game 1 starter, the recent numbers will show that Wallstedt has allowed a total of four goals in his final two regular-season starts, while veteran Filip Gustavsson has been touched for 10 in the same span.

— Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026

Definition of ponders

Verb

Now 94, Cynthia still entertains with tales of bygone Barbados at the family's regular guest cocktail parties, whilst dinner is underscored by jazz singers and instrumentalists.

— Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
Fans can enjoy a selection of food favorites like hot dogs, pizza, pierogi, burgers, warm pretzels and popcorn in addition to full-service bars in the stands, while mascot Rusty the Railcat entertains all ages.

— Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026

Definition of entertains

Verb

Paxton’s campaign declined to elaborate on which debates Paxton plans to participate in and whether they’ll be televised.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
While Washington debates another extension, its rivals are designing the next generation of commercial ties with Africa.

— Daniele Nyirandutiye, semafor.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of debates

Verb

Masahiko Imai, 54, who also works at the garden, quietly explores solutions through various approaches, such as transplanting, soil preparation, planting shade trees and conducting cultivation experiments.

— Hiroshige Yazawa Japan News, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026
As Odysseus wanders from place to place, discovering the foreign customs and attitudes of each one, the story explores the concept of home, asking what kind of civilization is appropriate for an authentic human being.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026