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
Hernandez is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs around 140 pounds.
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
The report says Trump stands 75 inches tall and weighs 238 pounds, up 14 pounds from his April 2025 medical exam.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 30 May 2026
The humanoid stands 155 cm (5 feet 1 inch) tall, weighs approximately 66 kg (146 lbs), and includes 23 degrees of freedom excluding end effectors.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Prosecutors want the teen detained as an adult in the rare federal case, while the judge weighs where he could be held and relatives plead for justice amid deep family turmoil.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Court weighs whether to block Alabama’s new map A federal court heard arguments Friday on a request to block Alabama from using congressional districts that could help Republicans gain an additional seat in the midterm elections.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Goldman could also nab rival Anthropic as the Claude creator weighs plans to go public.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 23 May 2026
Also Lodge’s 7-quart Dutch Oven weighs 18 pounds, which is 3 pounds heavier than Amazon’s 7-quart Dutch oven.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Karen McKee visited the site with her grandson and said Athena's death still weighs heavily on the community.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
The report says Trump stands 75 inches tall and weighs 238 pounds, up 14 pounds from his April 2025 medical exam.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 30 May 2026
The humanoid stands 155 cm (5 feet 1 inch) tall, weighs approximately 66 kg (146 lbs), and includes 23 degrees of freedom excluding end effectors.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Prosecutors want the teen detained as an adult in the rare federal case, while the judge weighs where he could be held and relatives plead for justice amid deep family turmoil.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Court weighs whether to block Alabama’s new map A federal court heard arguments Friday on a request to block Alabama from using congressional districts that could help Republicans gain an additional seat in the midterm elections.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Goldman could also nab rival Anthropic as the Claude creator weighs plans to go public.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 23 May 2026
Also Lodge’s 7-quart Dutch Oven weighs 18 pounds, which is 3 pounds heavier than Amazon’s 7-quart Dutch oven.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Karen McKee visited the site with her grandson and said Athena's death still weighs heavily on the community.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighs
Verb
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Family history matters but isn’t the dominant driver.—
Allison Palmer
June 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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This consistency matters more than peak brightness.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The bill also contemplates restrictions on coaches leaving their teams before the end of the season.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2026
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Inspired by their connection, Étienne contemplates exchanging his lonely existence for one filled with romance, but with a demanding route to cover, starring in a great love story may not be in the cards for the hard-working road warrior.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Cherfilus-McCormick also called on the Democratic Party and allies to speak up about what Wasserman Schultz’s presence in the race means regarding Black political representation.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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At Miraval Berkshires, guests are immersed in an intimate, nature-rich setting that invites connection, whether that means getting to know others, engaging with our expert specialists, exploring team challenges, or participating in ceremonies grounded in traditional wisdom.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
Verb
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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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Rehmeier, who’s already shot an unannounced third film with Gallner, considers his performance in the nearly unanimously praised Caroline to be reminiscent of Paul Newman or Steve McQueen.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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Ed Simon considers Allen Ginsberg on his 100th birthday.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The Green Griller likely has an herb garden blooming in his yard and entertains in a rugged yet stylish manner with a variety of equipment that imparts a clean, outdoorsy flavor without leaving behind ash.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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But, of course, nobody entertains for a moment the thought that the fund could conceivably reward an actual victim of weaponization.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2026
Verb
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As the podcast industry debates the definition of a podcast and wades through unclear ad measurement tools, a secret industrywide taskforce has been meeting to combat the problem.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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Finally, leaders should pay attention to who speaks less when one person debates more.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Carlos De Loera is a reporter with De Los, the Los Angeles Times vertical that explores Latino culture and identity.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Brodie explores the allure of the pop-cultural underdog and writes about her characters’ chemistry and near-supernatural connection in a way that makes improv seem like literal magic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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“Weighs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighs. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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