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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
Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
In past seasons, the weight of Toronto’s run-scoring success fell squarely on Guerrero’s shoulders — a power dip like this would’ve sunk the entire team.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
In terms of weighting guidance, at one extreme, purely advisory or informational guidance—which is supposed to describe the totality—would be close to zero.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Noun
Daily weight fluctuations are normal and shouldn't discourage weight loss efforts.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
In past seasons, the weight of Toronto’s run-scoring success fell squarely on Guerrero’s shoulders — a power dip like this would’ve sunk the entire team.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Verb
Lee noted that, for example, weighting can devalue formative assessments, and impact student motivation to do daily work.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
In terms of weighting guidance, at one extreme, purely advisory or informational guidance—which is supposed to describe the totality—would be close to zero.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weight
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During his memorable Hall of Fame speech, Sandberg preached the importance of respect — for teammates, coaches and the game — and doing the little things right.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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The data underscores the importance of not leaving algorithmic humor unchecked, Saumure said.—
Jyoti Madhusoodanan,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 July 2025
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Kenya’s foreign debt burden came under the spotlight in two separate ratings agency reports.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
28 July 2025
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Users often juggle dozens—sometimes hundreds—of credentials, leading to frequent resets, weak reuse and support burdens.—
Peter Barker,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The choice of materials reflects local characteristics, with an emphasis on both horizontal and vertical elements.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
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Carr’s stated emphasis on rebuilding trust in media is a stark break from past FCC leaders, and has been welcomed by conservative activists and derided by Democratic lawmakers in equal measure.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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Despite the number of fouls she's drawn and the physical beating Clark's body has taken this season, Englebert applauded the Iowa alum for how she's taken everything in stride.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Their bodies were found in a bathtub in their home in the coastal city of Mary Esther.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Many analysts see the dispute as a test of which superpower has more influence in this strategic part of Southeast Asia; the U.S., which conducts joint military exercises with Thailand, or China, which is the biggest trading partner of both Cambodia and Thailand.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
28 July 2025
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Geographic location has a significant influence on carbon footprint, with models trained in regions with renewable energy and cooler climates exhibiting markedly lower emissions.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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In the longer run, such things may reduce your risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and other medical conditions.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The problem, however, is that not all medicines are small enough to pass through the skin and into the bloodstream — a requirement for patches to work, says Melanie Jay, MD, a professor and obesity researcher at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine in New York City.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
22 July 2025
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Hernandez drove in Betts and Freddie Freeman drove in Ohtani, Making his first appearance since returning from a forearm injury, Blake Treinen gave up two hits, walked two and allowed a run in the ninth inning before Jack Dreyer replaced him with the bases loaded and got the final out.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
29 July 2025
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Fitts was removed following the bases loaded escape after allowing the two runs over four innings on four hits, three walks and two strikeouts.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
29 July 2025
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Warehousing • Items are scanned in bulk at receiving and picking.—
Amy Gu,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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With the rise of plastic injection molding in the 1940s and '50s, companies started mass-producing recorders and selling them in bulk to school districts for as little as $1 apiece.—
Abigail Covington,
NPR,
16 July 2025
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“Weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weight. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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