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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The slowing job growth and the constant battles with Trump appear to have outweighed the bump in the inflation rate when the Fed made its decision.
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Rohit Arora, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Still, for many in attendance, the importance of showing up and celebrating tradition outweighed the absence of the typical festivities.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Over the past five years, a series of devastating hurricanes, wildfires and floods have caused insurers in disaster-prone states like Florida and California to either go bust or cut coverage in the most vulnerable areas, in an attempt to avoid climbing costs potentially outweighing profits.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Immediate gratification often outweighs long-term goals, creating a constant tension between saving and spending.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outweigh
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“Outweigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outweigh. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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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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