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as in heaviness
the amount that something weighs
because of a back condition, I'm not allowed to lift anything with a weight of over 10 pounds
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as in importance
the quality or state of being important
a matter of little weight that is a preoccupation solely of the news media
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as in burden
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
those books are a heavy weight to have to carry around all day
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as in emphasis
a special notice or importance given to something
put extra weight on the matter by putting it at the top of the agenda
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as in body
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the weight of the evidence supports my conclusion
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as in influence
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly
as a critic he has great weight in the theater world
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as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
finally decided to do something about his weight and began a rigorous program of diet and exercise
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as in to load
to place a weight or burden on
weighted the car with a ton of furniture and then headed off for college
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Recent Examples of weight
Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
That type of plea carries the weight of a guilty plea but allows a defendant to not admit guilt while understanding that there was enough evidence for a jury to convict.
—Shannon Tyler
june 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
Kendrick Calfee
june 12, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
The graphic below looks at average summer temperatures weighted by where each country’s squad plays its club football, showing that most teams are made up of players used to broadly similar conditions for much of the year.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 10 June 2026
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Noun
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
That type of plea carries the weight of a guilty plea but allows a defendant to not admit guilt while understanding that there was enough evidence for a jury to convict.
—Shannon Tyler
june 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
Verb
May is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weights approximately 170 pounds.
—Kendrick Calfee
june 12, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
The graphic below looks at average summer temperatures weighted by where each country’s squad plays its club football, showing that most teams are made up of players used to broadly similar conditions for much of the year.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weight
Noun
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The heavy side part feigns an almost asymmetrical look, which offsets heaviness on the ends and frames the face in a fun way.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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By concentrating the braiding on one side and allowing the rest to fall freely, this style creates the illusion of density without the tension or heaviness of longer plaits.—
Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran acknowledge the critical importance of the nuclear issues above mentioned and express their intention to immediately address these issues in the negotiation in order to achieve mutual agreement on them.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
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The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America acknowledge the critical importance of the sanctions termination issue above mentioned and expressed their intentions to immediately address these issues in the negotiations in order to achieve mutual agreement on them.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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Getty Images The New York Yankees continue to battle for positioning atop the American League playoff picture, and with Aaron Judge sidelined, several veterans have been asked to shoulder a larger share of the offensive burden.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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In 1986, eager to shift the burden away from taxpayers, Congress mandated that new presidential libraries raise an endowment equal to 20% of the cost, for future maintenance.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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From an emphasis on organic materials to optimising natural light, the goal is to create spaces that enhance both mental and physical well-being.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Giants quarterbacks coach Brian Callahan said Jaxson Dart’s timing, which connects to his eyes and footwork, is an emphasis to improve the second-year QB’s performance in the pocket.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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On Tuesday, Emeryville police announced the body had been identified as 30-year-old Marcus Moore.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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On Monday, the Overland Park Police reported that Lieurance’s body had been discovered in his vehicle the evening before on June 14, in the lake alongside Joe Bald Park in Kimberling City, Missouri, about 18 miles east of Branson.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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In an interview with the New York Times a decade ago, Iwobi talked about Ronaldinho’s influence on him via the PlayStation and brought up McGeady’s name in the same breath.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Despite the global influence, Lilo feels like a true expression of Southern California in restaurant form.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Many earlier studies linking weight cycling to cardiovascular and metabolic risk failed to adequately control for confounding factors including age, underlying health status and the cumulative burden of obesity over time.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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With so many drugs in the pipeline, the future of treating obesity, and who uses which treatment, could look very different.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Still, 20 minutes before the shooting started, Payton walked back to his car parked at 10th and J to pick up his Glock 19 handgun, loaded with an 18-round clip.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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The duo then wheels the mower down the walkway and loads it onto their trailer before taking off.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weight. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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