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
Developed by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), the robot weighs around 220 pounds (100kg) and has 4 wheels to move across the rough Lunar surface.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Kamiya stands about 5-foot-6, weighs about 162 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026
Zairah now weighs 7 pounds, 10 ounces.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
The move comes as Iran weighs a new proposal from the US to end the war, which has been going on for 10 weeks.
—Ellen Milligan, Fortune, 9 May 2026
The Supreme Court temporarily halted that ruling Monday, with Justice Samuel Alito issuing an administrative stay through May 11 to give the justices time to consider requests from the drugmakers to preserve nationwide access while the court weighs whether to take up the case.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
Harris is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs around 160 pounds, according to a news release.
—Kendrick Calfee
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
That kind of power on a motorcycle that weighs 585 lb (265 kg) dry means that the HF355 boasts a power-to-weight ratio akin to some hypercars.
—New Atlas, 8 May 2026
Here, a weed control expert weighs the pros and cons of different ways to get rid of poison ivy and shares the most effective way to kill poison ivy effectively and permanently.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Kamiya stands about 5-foot-6, weighs about 162 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026
Zairah now weighs 7 pounds, 10 ounces.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
The move comes as Iran weighs a new proposal from the US to end the war, which has been going on for 10 weeks.
—Ellen Milligan, Fortune, 9 May 2026
The Supreme Court temporarily halted that ruling Monday, with Justice Samuel Alito issuing an administrative stay through May 11 to give the justices time to consider requests from the drugmakers to preserve nationwide access while the court weighs whether to take up the case.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
Harris is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs around 160 pounds, according to a news release.
—Kendrick Calfee
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
That kind of power on a motorcycle that weighs 585 lb (265 kg) dry means that the HF355 boasts a power-to-weight ratio akin to some hypercars.
—New Atlas, 8 May 2026
Here, a weed control expert weighs the pros and cons of different ways to get rid of poison ivy and shares the most effective way to kill poison ivy effectively and permanently.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighs
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The exit consultation matters as much as the intake.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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Fabric still matters, but the conversation is more nuanced than simply choosing natural over synthetic.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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For one, state law contemplates the state of Wisconsin—and not private residents—as being able to lawfully operate a lottery in Wisconsin.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Jessie Buckley stars as the Young Woman — her name and occupation changing frequently — who contemplates ending her seven-week relationship during a Thanksgiving trip to meet her boyfriend Jake's (Jesse Plemons) parents at their farmhouse.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
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Bacon notes the Department of Corrections receives almost all its money from the general fund so more money for corrections means less for education, transportation, and Medicaid.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Keep in mind, tulips require full sun, which means at least six hours of bright, direct sunlight a day.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
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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
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While Heinrich ponders the misfiring neurons in the brain of a mass shooter, Jack’s pursuit of Mink—a character whose skin color and ambiguous ethnicity Jack remarks on repeatedly—leads him directly into the urban teeth of the War on Drugs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The flexibility considers local shopping behaviors so that each store offers a distinct and relevant feel.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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The verification of signatures has also been paused while a court considers a legal challenge by a group of indigenous First Nations.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
7 May 2026
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Umbrellas are dotting the viewing area as a Marine band entertains guests.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Activities To understand how MharoKhet connects the farm to the plate, sign up for the daily, complimentary farm walk that both educates and entertains.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Data center debates takeover small town Texas Many state and local officials welcome the blossoming industry as an economic opportunity in small communities where revenue can be hard to come by.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Lesch plays the savior’s anguished betrayer not as an intellectual equal who fiercely debates him and loses all patience with the movement.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Martel explores the killing not as an isolated event in her country’s recent past but as part of a long history of dispossession.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Almodovar, known for his deeply personal work, explores artistic creation by following a film director working on a script, along with a woman named Elsa who heads out on a trip after her mother dies.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
6 May 2026
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“Weighs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighs. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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