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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
Sam Mkokeli, semafor.com, 30 June 2025
You could also be focused on health matters, like conquering the gym, losing weight or aiming to improve your body’s strength.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 29 June 2025
Rav Grewal-Kök
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
The Moses Ventures founder pointed out that energy stocks’ weighting in the S & P 500 benchmark is only 3% right now, compared to their historical average of 7%.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 9 June 2025
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Noun
Whitfield had long-standing tensions with his senior, Minister Parks Tau, in a department that carries real weight at a tense time.
—Sam Mkokeli, semafor.com, 30 June 2025
You could also be focused on health matters, like conquering the gym, losing weight or aiming to improve your body’s strength.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 29 June 2025
Verb
Smiley increasingly seems weighted by sadness—the sadness, perhaps, of a man who cannot shake his own doubt.
—Rav Grewal-Kök
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
The Moses Ventures founder pointed out that energy stocks’ weighting in the S & P 500 benchmark is only 3% right now, compared to their historical average of 7%.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weight
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While some fans expressed disappointment for the change, many emphasized the importance of it.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Borden also underscores the importance of collaborative engagements between technology providers and regulators, stressing the necessity of responsible AI frameworks to ensure secure, compliant deployments.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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That’s a burden for working students who balance jobs with education.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Funding Changes Republicans on the Senate Agriculture Committee, which oversees the program, are proposing to shift more of the financial burden for the food stamps program onto states.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Good judgment: Golf's emphasis on integrity – calling penalties on oneself, playing by the rules – builds the ethical foundation that guides responsible technology use.—
First Tee,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Paley is an everything-and-the-kitchen-sink sort of a writer, with an emphasis on the kitchen sink.—
Zadie Smith,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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In terms of the new La Liga season, Barca asked for their first matches to be scheduled away from home and the competition body has granted this.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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On July 7, Segura’s body was found in the river in what officers said was an accidental drowning.—
Paloma Chavez
July 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 July 2025
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This is the new reality: The click may vanish, but the influence remains.—
Sergio Alvarez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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While sequestering a jury — essentially isolating the 12 jurors and six alternates assigned to the case from the outside world — can be challenging, the process may prove to be essential in eliminating external influences.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Here’s What the Research Showed The study, funded by the National Mango Board, involved 48 adult men ages 20-60 who had overweight or obesity and chronic low-grade inflammation.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
28 June 2025
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The move comes after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rolled out plans to remove synthetic food dyes from the U.S. food supply to address health conditions such as ADHD, obesity and diabetes.—
Anuja Bharat Mistry,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
Verb
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The bases were loaded in the bottom of the inning with one out, and the Huskies were up to bat.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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Using Bellinger there allowed Boone to load up the lineup with left-handed bats against Mets right-hander Frankie Montas.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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Crayola markers are on sale during Prime Day 2025, like this single 40-count pack for just $15, or buy in bulk as a classroom gift with a 12-pack for only a few bucks more.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
9 July 2025
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Gavi, at its most basic level, is Costco for immunizations, wielding its massive purchasing power to buy vaccines in bulk for cheap.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2025
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“Weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weight. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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