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 The offensive line, which easily weighs close to 1,500 pounds, laid the groundwork for running back Ashton Norris, who ran for nearly 200 yards. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026 The Caddy also weighs more than the Lucid (cue the frantic Googling) and has less power. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026 New board weighs concerns Despite the risk, several residents and MPTA members still shared concern at the lack of support for a West Craighead station. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2026 The future of Boise State football’s wide receiver room is 6-foot-2 and weighs 215 pounds. — Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2026 This marks the beginning of a journey to discover what truly weighs us down in life. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026 Holleman is 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs around 245 pounds, according to a news release. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026 Currently, the most numerous type of satellite in Earth orbit is SpaceX's Starlink V2 Mini, each of which weighs about 1,760 pounds (800 kilograms). — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Its wheel measures 24 inches across, while the complete robot weighs approximately 100 pounds. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighs

Verb

Choose the task that truly matters, simplify one obligation, and protect enough quiet to keep your body on board.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
Why durability matters far from paved roads Solar panels sitting on the roof of a building have a relatively peaceful life.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of matters

Verb

To travel well often means opening yourself up to discomfort or difference, which inherently means a willingness to make a fool of yourself.

— Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
In China, anyone who holds a position of authority is almost certainly a party member, and being kicked out of the party means the end of one’s political career.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 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

Open seasonally from late spring to early autumn, the 15-acre park entertains with over 20 tube, speed, and body slides, including a family raft attraction called The Wedge.

— Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
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

Definition of entertains

Verb

Nvidia is heading up a new alliance of tech industry giants focused on keeping open-source AI models secure as Washington debates how and whether to restrict them.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 27 July 2026
The ’Obsession’ And ’Backrooms’ Lesson While Hollywood debates the merger, two films arrived that reframed what’s possible.

— Ashlee Difuntorum, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of debates

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Accessible only by boat and completely untouched, CNN’s Leroy Ah Ben explores this gem known mostly to locals.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
With its möbius-strip-esque structure, this surreal social class satire about grief, urban alienation and gentrification in the city of Lagos explores the lost hope of the Nigerian dream.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026