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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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How does the noun weight differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of weight are consequence, importance, moment, and significance. While all these words mean "a quality or aspect having great worth or significance," weight implies a judgment of the immediate relative importance of something.

the argument carried no weight with the judge

When might consequence be a better fit than weight?

The synonyms consequence and weight are sometimes interchangeable, but consequence generally implies importance because of probable or possible effects.

the style you choose is of little consequence

When is it sensible to use importance instead of weight?

In some situations, the words importance and weight are roughly equivalent. However, importance implies a value judgment of the superior worth or influence of something or someone.

a region with no cities of importance

Where would moment be a reasonable alternative to weight?

While in some cases nearly identical to weight, moment implies conspicuous or self-evident consequence.

a decision of great moment

When can significance be used instead of weight?

The words significance and weight can be used in similar contexts, but significance implies a quality or character that should mark a thing as important but that is not self-evident and may or may not be recognized.

the treaty's significance

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of weight
Noun
The surgical outcomes marked 24% total weight loss compared to 4.7% for injectable medications, according to the study press release. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025 Boone felt his club was trying to do too much at the plate in Tuesday’s game, sensing the weight of the scoreless streak. Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Verb
The bottom indicator, Chaikin Money Flow, weights the daily volume readings based on where the stock closes every day within its daily range. David Keller, CNBC, 29 May 2025 Schools were selected based on survey responses from ASIFA-Hollywood, the Animation Guild, Black N Animated and LatinX in Animation, and weighted with key data — graduation and retention rates, cost and more — provided by the institutions and the Department of Education. Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for weight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weight
Noun
  • When 44 percent of your games are decided by one run, there’s no underselling the importance of one big swing.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 22 June 2025
  • China imports the majority of its oil from neighboring Russia, but the importance of Iran should not be overlooked.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 22 June 2025
Noun
  • The Sunshine State—especially its southern region—has been brewing a condo crisis over the past year, as the coming into effect of a law requiring inspections and reserves for condo buildings has led to significant financial burden for owners.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
  • President Donald Trump has indicated states should carry more of the burden, relieving the backlogged Federal Emergency Management Agency.
    Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • For example, while Western markets typically focus heavily on Valentine's Day in February, markets like China place greater emphasis on Lunar New Year during the same period.
    Dr. Bin Tang, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • In recent years, the museum has placed a growing emphasis on telling a more complete story about the nation’s founding.
    Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • Slow, deep breaths: Breathing exercises, like deep breathing and 4-7-8 breathing, can help your body relax and are easy to do anytime, anywhere.
    Health, Health, 26 June 2025
  • Universities, industry associations, and regulatory bodies must collaborate to create an environment where quadruple bottom line thinking becomes the norm.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
  • However, she was found guilty of operating under the influence.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • While most Medicare and Medicaid plans pay for weight loss drugs for diabetics, they aren’t currently covered for obesity.
    Sonya Collins, Fortune, 20 June 2025
  • By identifying changes in your cat's litter box behavior, the monitor can alert you to potential health issues such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism and obesity, allowing for early veterinary intervention.
    Jené Luciani Sena may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • Over the course of a year, the U.S. company imports thousands of pounds of these bearings, paying a tariff each time a batch of them is loaded off a container ship.
    Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
  • That's why this bill is loaded up with priorities of GOP lawmakers and the Trump administration.
    Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • Beer league teams across North America buy the Bulldogs jersey in bulk.
    Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • To determine which vaccines are purchased for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program: The CDC’s Vaccines for Children program bulk purchases vaccines that are then distributed to states, which, in turn, distribute them to doctor’s offices.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 25 June 2025

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“Weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weight. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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