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 Take the quiz here … LISTEN Tune in as the Supreme Court weighs major battles over gun rights, religious liberty, climate policy, and election laws that could reshape the legal landscape. — FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 But make no mistake, things are grim behind the scenes; this whole situation weighs heavily on both of them. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Oct. 2026 Each ticket includes a seat for one human, as well as either two pets that each weigh less than 50 pounds or one pet that weighs more than 51 pounds. — Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2026 Appointments to these boards generally happen in the beginning of each calendar year and are at the discretion of the Sacramento mayor who weighs councilmember preferences and workload. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 An indie filmmaker can demonstrate that a movie has paying fans, while a distributor weighs the cost of reaching those customers against its other business interests. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026 The robot stands 3 feet 7 inches (110 centimeters) tall and weighs 44 pounds (20 kilograms). — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026 Hart also weighs the strain on rural hospitals, the loss of ACA coverage and what the next governor can realistically change. — Hugo Rojo, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Erin Belieu weighs a lifetime of memories and finds flexible footing in the uncertainty of this moment. — Craig Morgan Teicher, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

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Depth and breadth, not pace The lesson of 50 years of digital innovation is that pace of adoption matters far less than its depth and breadth.

— Ming Lu, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
This is a very energy-efficient way to move around, and energy-efficiency matters a lot in robotics.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of matters

Verb

Given the enormous threat AI poses to millions of jobs, the governor’s framework thoughtfully contemplates how to center Maryland workers in regulation of this technology.

— Matt Post, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026
Neither yet contemplates an agent that delegates to another agent at four in the morning.

— Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of contemplates

Verb

International funding, Patil says, means long waits, complicated contracts and co-production treaties, and Indian filmmakers end up chasing the same grants as professionals from wealthier countries.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Russia’s constant attacks on factories, energy supply systems and the railways means that steel supply to the Ukrainian armed forces is also being degraded.

— Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of means

Verb

As is often the case in both real life and the movies, this modern millennial lady ponders this very question all the time.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2026
Nacua, who expects to play against the 49ers as the NFL ponders a potential suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, returned to practice last week.

— Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of ponders

Verb

Alongside India, Lauder considers the Middle East as having major long-term growth potential.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Outdoor safety As a parent herself, Arnaout considers street and pedestrian safety her primary concern on Halloween night.

— Lina Ruiz October 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of considers

Verb

Colorado has its own issues on and off the field, but every week, Sanders makes promises of one kind or another to fans or entertains or provides a memorable moment.

— David Ubben, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Founded in 1961 and housed in a historic church, the theater entertains audiences in its 416-seat auditorium with musicals and plays produced by professionals from around the country.

— Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of entertains

Verb

Co-star Tom Blyth will surely hold his own in Michael Arden’s production of a play that debates whether the rule of law in a democracy can fully protect us from a dangerous world.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
As the group debates players, Pitt reveals the new modus operandi for the Oakland Athletics.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of debates

Verb

At its core, the film explores the power dynamics and contradictions that arise from social inequality when people from different social classes live under the same roof.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
What readers are saying The conversation explores a wide range of perspectives on the death penalty, with many participants expressing strong opposition to it.

— Megan McArdle, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026