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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
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
The Biggest Loser, which debuted on NBC on Oct. 19, 2004, pitted overweight contestants against each other in a race to lose the most weight relative to their initial body weight over a 30-week period.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 14 July 2025
Each category is weighted based on how frequently states use them as a selling point in economic development marketing materials.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 10 July 2025
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Noun
The weight of evidence indicates that Emery’s side, in defiance of their ongoing challenges, will not collapse completely because of an inherent robustness.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
The Biggest Loser, which debuted on NBC on Oct. 19, 2004, pitted overweight contestants against each other in a race to lose the most weight relative to their initial body weight over a 30-week period.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
The survey is an online sample drawn from the Harris Panel and weighted to reflect known demographics.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 14 July 2025
Each category is weighted based on how frequently states use them as a selling point in economic development marketing materials.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weight
Noun
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Below is a long-term dividend history chart for TAP, which the report stressed as being of key importance.—
Dividend Channel,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The first gradient of importance is the difference between skin temperature (93 F) versus the core (98.6 F), a gradient of 5.6 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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For him, the burden of being a gay father would be too much for his two kids to bear.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But fiscal watchdogs have raised questions about how much of a burden the law will have on the city.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Although a lawyer’s lifetime achievements were considered, emphasis was placed on their most recent accomplishments.—
Liane Jackson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Bioethicists warn the risks are concerning The emphasis on charging ahead worries many observers.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
6 Aug. 2025
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Once in the body, CO molecules hijack your red blood cells, overpowering oxygen in the bloodstream and shutting off critical O2 supply to the brain, heart and other organs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Aug. 2025
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Tourism and travel contributed $1.3 billion to Rwanda’s economy in 2024, a new high according to the World Travel and Tourism Council, and the body expects tourism’s contribution to the economy to rise by 13% this year.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The group combines country, Western, rock and roll, pop and surf rock with soundtrack and new age influences, and has been praised by outlets like The Wall Street Journal.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Open-source projects often wield a different, more substantial type of influence over technical standards, security protocols and even the ethical frameworks that govern the use of technology.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Negative health effects of obesity are well documented by scientists and heavily covered in the media.—
Laura Clawson,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Aug. 2025
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The prevalence of type 2 diabetes and obesity continues to increase in youth across the country, hence the need for improved intervention.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Golden Hill, which did not score for the first nine innings of the tournament, loaded the bases again off Alpine starter Max Turner before Jake Morris earned another walk to plate Yun with a third run for a 3-0 lead.—
Dennis Pope,
Mercury News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Then, the sandwich is loaded up with lettuce, tomato, Cheddar cheese, bacon, and your preferred filet.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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These foods are widespread in the American diet and are widely available in bulk across supermarkets across the United States.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Clothes are predominantly sourced from Western charities, which sell donations in bulk to third parties.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weight. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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