deadweights

Definition of deadweightsnext
plural of deadweight

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Noun
  • Caregivers — spouses, children and loved ones — are often the unsung heroes who manage care while carrying their own emotional and physical burdens.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
  • But experts worry these measures may add unnecessary burdens on an industry that is largely made up of small businesses.
    Jess Huff, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Combined, the marijuana loads had a street value of about $675,000 in the United States, and high-quality weed could be worth two to three times higher in Europe, according to the CBP.
    Adam Thompson, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The hospital’s closure has meant many workers are out of a job, patients are having to find other options for care, and nearby hospitals, including Rush Oak Park Hospital and Loretto Hospital, may face heavier patient loads.
    Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Just steps away, the adjacent fitness center is well-equipped and even includes water weights.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Katzenback recommends four sets of five repetitions with heavy weights to stimulate bone growth.
    Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Since February, the carbon removal company Inherit has been delivering CO2 cargoes from the facility to Northern Lights as part of a pilot project.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Some countries, however, are finding ways to get cargoes through the corridor.
    Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Other items from the ship, including the ballasts that served as counterweights for the human cargo, are remaining on display and will be returned to South Africa in two years.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Other items from the ship, including the ballasts that served as counterweights for the human cargo, are remaining on display and will be returned to South Africa in two years.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Across multiple designs and operating conditions, CNTF heaters consistently achieved higher specific power loadings than comparable metal-alloy elements.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Saudi Arabia has increased crude loadings in recent weeks, and strategic petroleum reserves held by major consuming nations like China, could provide some temporary cushioning to the market, Rystad Energy said in a note Sunday.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Also flying were payloads for Astranis Space Technologies and Gravity Space headed for geostationary orbits.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
  • As satellite constellations multiply and Earth-observation payloads become more data-hungry, the balance between the two is shifting.
    Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The Dolphins’ last two drafts showed a good deal of focus on the trenches.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Both Burries and Acuff are projected NBA lottery picks in most mock drafts with the latter possibly becoming a top-five selection this upcoming offseason.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Deadweights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deadweights. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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