outweighed; outweighing; outweighs
: to exceed in weight, value, or importance
the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
Examples of outweigh in a Sentence
She outweighs her sister by 10 pounds.
This issue outweighs all others in importance.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
While declining oil prices could theoretically reduce inflation and put downward pressure on gold prices, other factors realistically outweigh this.
—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, officials are pausing data center development for one year, with vocal neighbors arguing that the risk posed by a controversial project outweigh the threat of litigation.
—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Findings highlighted by Yahoo Finance suggest that the desire to create meaningful childhood memories often outweighs concerns about long-term financial consequences.
—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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“Outweigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outweigh. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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outweigh
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out·weigh
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: to be greater than in weight, value, or importance
the benefits outweigh the disadvantages
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