1
as in matters
to be of importance
evidence that will weigh heavily against the defendant
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2
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
In fact, Kellie Delka stands just 5-foot-3 and weighs about 120 pounds.
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The aircraft weighs nearly 11,000 pounds.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
On the first pitch, Casey, who weighs almost twice as much as me, took the biggest whipper (a giant climbing fall) of his life.
—The Editors, Outside, 13 Feb. 2026
Should one be filed before the deadline expires, the TTAB would begin a process of review that weighs competing arguments.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
How the jury weighs Guevara’s refusal to answer questions could factor heavily into how much the city will eventually pay out in the more than two dozen other lawsuits that are still pending against him — or whether the Law Department decides to roll the dice and take some of them to trial.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
For comparison, Contender weighs more than a classic Volkswagen Beetle (1,600 pounds) and is about the length of your average utility trailer (about 14 feet long).
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Officials say Torres is 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighs 240 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Compared with systems already in service, the design uses about half as many parts and weighs more than 20 percent less, while also delivering measurable gains in performance, including higher top speed and longer operating range for the aircraft it is fitted to.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The aircraft weighs nearly 11,000 pounds.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
On the first pitch, Casey, who weighs almost twice as much as me, took the biggest whipper (a giant climbing fall) of his life.
—The Editors, Outside, 13 Feb. 2026
Should one be filed before the deadline expires, the TTAB would begin a process of review that weighs competing arguments.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
How the jury weighs Guevara’s refusal to answer questions could factor heavily into how much the city will eventually pay out in the more than two dozen other lawsuits that are still pending against him — or whether the Law Department decides to roll the dice and take some of them to trial.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
For comparison, Contender weighs more than a classic Volkswagen Beetle (1,600 pounds) and is about the length of your average utility trailer (about 14 feet long).
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Officials say Torres is 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighs 240 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Compared with systems already in service, the design uses about half as many parts and weighs more than 20 percent less, while also delivering measurable gains in performance, including higher top speed and longer operating range for the aircraft it is fitted to.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighs
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What is directly affected is the city’s share — and in Cooper City, that matters more than many people realize.—
Lisa Mallozzi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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And ultimately, what matters more than one loud billionaire’s decision is the net migration of millionaires.—
Christopher Marquis,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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Across town, Geert contemplates his situation differently.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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The coaches’ employment contracts contained language that incorporates the league constitution and contemplates arbitration for disputes involving coaches and their teams.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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That means potential payoffs but also extreme danger.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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What this means for global luxury The lesson of the Fire Horse year goes beyond its symbolism.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Expect a meditative film that ponders big issues with a poet-like touch.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
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While Raspadori ponders whether to accept Roma’s offer and leave Atletico just six months after his move to Spain from Napoli, Gasperini has to make do-and-mend.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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English considers that mindset both a blessing and a curse, maybe even something that occasionally holds Yuran back.—
Noah Poser,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Along with its impressive shade range, MAC’s pencil has two more features Radow considers key.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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According to Fora advisor Amna Ismail, the museum entertains guests of all ages with its collection of over 33 million specimens and artifacts.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Oscar-winning actress also sings, writes, entertains fans with her viral cooking videos, and helms the lifestyle empire Goop — valued at around $250 million.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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As of Tuesday, city staff confirmed both hotels have active liquor licenses and are able to serve alcohol as the council debates the renewal.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The trio also debates the long-term viability of MLS’ media rights, and the economic opportunity if the league were to dedicate more resources to selling players.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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The film explores the complicated colonial history of Puerto Rico through Western/historical drama storytelling devices.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Cosmic Library explores massive books in order to explore everything else.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Weighs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighs. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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