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
This lightweight option only weighs 3 pounds and runs for up to 40 minutes to completely clear your patio of leaves and debris.
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Julia Fields, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Yes, Halloween is about having fun, but the presentation factor weighs heavily.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
His brother, Olivier Sarr, who is six years older and is now a player within the Raptors’ organization, stands 6-foot-10 and weighs 240 pounds, so Wizards officials think Alex Sarr has the capability to add at least some muscle.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Caroline will stay home with her son — who now weighs 16 lbs.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Scalp-targeting ingredients also clear buildup that blocks moisture retention and weighs hair down.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
The mooring chain weighs 9,259 pounds.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Police described Taylor as a Black male who is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 5 Oct. 2025
The next-closest compact competitor is BMW’s M2, which retails for over $30,000 less but weighs quite a bit more, has its engine over the front axle, and relies more on electronics to hustle through winding roads.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Julia Fields, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Yes, Halloween is about having fun, but the presentation factor weighs heavily.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
His brother, Olivier Sarr, who is six years older and is now a player within the Raptors’ organization, stands 6-foot-10 and weighs 240 pounds, so Wizards officials think Alex Sarr has the capability to add at least some muscle.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Caroline will stay home with her son — who now weighs 16 lbs.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Scalp-targeting ingredients also clear buildup that blocks moisture retention and weighs hair down.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
The mooring chain weighs 9,259 pounds.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Police described Taylor as a Black male who is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 5 Oct. 2025
The next-closest compact competitor is BMW’s M2, which retails for over $30,000 less but weighs quite a bit more, has its engine over the front axle, and relies more on electronics to hustle through winding roads.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighs
Verb
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If people who create movies believe in their own art form, the performance that matters to them should be that of actors on set.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
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Money matters — so make the most of it.—
Kat Boogaard,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Hoover bounces back with a clean game, while Coach Prime contemplates making a quarterback change.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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The couple now keeps the tiny strands safe, even as Jessica contemplates one day turning them into a keepsake.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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That means Swift incorporated a portion of the pop classic's composition into her version, in this case the melody and beginning chorus lyrics.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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That means anyone who pays for health insurance coverage, including for plans offered through their employer, will see higher monthly premiums.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Song broke out with her 2023 drama Past Lives, which follows a woman from Seoul, South Korea, who ponders her relationship with a childhood friend in the decades after her family immigrates to Canada and marries an American man in New York City.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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The research team carefully ponders numerous different inputs for each type of complexity.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Five years later, Yang considers the case for UBI to be as strong as ever.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Tarrant County Tarrant County Public Health uses an inspection format that considers 100 as the highest possible score, with a score of 70 considered extremely poor.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The question is whether that hardware expands or merely entertains.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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By night, Criel entertains guests for intimate dinners — and the occasional artistic performance.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a third scene, the group debates what to do.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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The world often debates climate change in the language of science and economics.—
Feleti Penitala Teo,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The tour explores the history of the block, which includes major fires and a deadly tornado in the 1800s.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The production — performed in French by a Senegalese cast — explores themes of colonial dominance, language, and identity, resonating for many in the west African country after years of French colonial rule and the marginalization of local languages such as Wolof.—
Paige Bruton,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Weighs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighs. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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