weight (down)

verb

Definition of weight (down)next
as in to bog (down)

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  1. subject
  2. weigh down
  3. hamper
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  • Trump has pushed for companies to regulate themselves, rather than subject them to federal oversight, but the political calculus could shift quickly should the Democrats take over Congress in November.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The Falcons were waiving Harrison, subjecting the 6-foot-5, 270-pound defensive end to claims from the NFL’s other 31 teams.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 3 Oct. 2026
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  • The 30-year Treasury bond yield continued its ascent yesterday, hitting its highest level going back to 2002 and weighing down stocks.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Concealer, which is lightweight and leaves behind a blur-like finish without weighing down the skin.
    — Christina Oehler, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026
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  • Front-line workers have gone on strike several times since the outbreak began, further hampering efforts to contain the disease.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Bankers and lawyers here in Riyadh worry, though, that the latest effort, rather than fueling a revival of the Tadawul, may hamper it.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
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“Weight (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weight%20%28down%29. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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