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Recent Examples of outweigh
Researchers cite criminological and behavioral theories that observe that individuals commit crimes when the rewards outweigh the costs of their actions.
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Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
The program’s benefits outweigh its costs at the federal level, the Urban Institute has found.
—Cal J. Halvorsen, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Does what Marsh or Kepler provide on defense outweigh the matchup shortcomings against a lefty pitcher?
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The labor market that once felt tight has loosened up—supply of workers is outweighing demand.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
The program’s benefits outweigh its costs at the federal level, the Urban Institute has found.
—Cal J. Halvorsen, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Does what Marsh or Kepler provide on defense outweigh the matchup shortcomings against a lefty pitcher?
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The labor market that once felt tight has loosened up—supply of workers is outweighing demand.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outweigh
Verb
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Buoyed by those gains, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite secured new closing highs, with the former exceeding the 6,600 level for the first time.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Open sources estimate that in 2022, UralVagonZavod produced some 60-70 T-90M tanks; by 2023, that may have risen to 140-180; and for 2024, output is estimated to have exceeded 200 units annually.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Relatedness fades when competition overshadows connection.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The victory by Cerritos also overshadows another outstanding performance from Comanche quarterback Alex Lundsberg, who completed 21 of 38 passes for 367 yards and three touchdowns.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Don’t overweigh anecdotal evidence, Yang advises.—
Lila Thulin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 May 2022
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Most media polls overweigh Democrats.—
Paul Bedard,
Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2021
Verb
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The Chargers ruled out safety Elijah Molden for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos, which means Tony Jefferson will slot into his spot for the second consecutive game when the Chargers take the field at SoFi Stadium for the first time this season.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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That means Colorado officially dodged baseball infamy.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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What’s worse, policy is still overbalanced toward power.—
David Roberts,
Vox,
18 June 2019
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Valcuha and the orchestra brought vibrancy and color to the huge first movement, which can threaten to overbalance the rest of the score if it’s not kept at least somewhat in check.—
Joshua Kosman,
San Francisco Chronicle,
4 May 2018
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“Outweigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outweigh. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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