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weighted (down)

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Definition of weighted (down)next
past tense of weight (down)
as in bogged (down)

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  1. subjected
  2. weighed down
  3. hampered
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  • The Pentagon subjected high-ranking members to polygraph tests as part of an investigation into the source of leaks to journalists about how the war in Iran has created a shortage of sophisticated munitions, according to multiple media reports.
    — Miles J. Herszenhorn, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • At the Texas and Connecticut trials, victims’ relatives testified that Jones’ followers — believing his claims that the shooting didn’t happen — subjected them to death and rape threats, in-person harassment and abusive comments on social media.
    — Jim Vertuno, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • The designers and brands succeeding right now appear to be those who understand how to honor history and invigorate the brand, without being held back or weighed down by legacy.
    — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Equities were weighed down by an increase in Treasury yields, which jumped after the latest purchasing managers' index readings came in hot.
    — Sean Conlon,Chloe Taylor,Justina Lee,Tobias Burns, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of weighed down
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  • Four in 10 American kids will become adults hampered by obesity, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, or other conditions that can limit their opportunities and shorten their lives.
    — Stanley McChrystal, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Aliyah Boston finished with 18 points and eight rebounds for the Fever, despite being hampered by a lower leg injury.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
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“Weighted (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighted%20%28down%29. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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