as in exceeds
to be greater in importance than
in most elections the state of the economy outweighs all other issues
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Recent Examples of outweighs
On a preferential ballot where consensus outweighs passion, such widespread support was crucial.
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
The cost of this war outweighs the benefits.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
The Iran war’s potential for economic devastation far outweighs that of other recent foreign interventions.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
When the potential recovery outweighs the burden, plaintiffs proceed.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
But gaining access to that financial assistance isn’t easy because demand still drastically outweighs supply, despite expansion efforts.
—Morgan Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Fans calculate that the reward of a few seconds near Messi outweighs whatever consequences follow.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Confirming a nominee who does not practice medicine would diminish the office, weaken morale within the Corps, and signal that political loyalty outweighs professional standards.
—Jerome Adams, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
In the seagull economy, reward vastly outweighs risk.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
The cost of this war outweighs the benefits.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
The Iran war’s potential for economic devastation far outweighs that of other recent foreign interventions.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
When the potential recovery outweighs the burden, plaintiffs proceed.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
But gaining access to that financial assistance isn’t easy because demand still drastically outweighs supply, despite expansion efforts.
—Morgan Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Fans calculate that the reward of a few seconds near Messi outweighs whatever consequences follow.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Confirming a nominee who does not practice medicine would diminish the office, weaken morale within the Corps, and signal that political loyalty outweighs professional standards.
—Jerome Adams, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
In the seagull economy, reward vastly outweighs risk.
—Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outweighs
Verb
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If the workload exceeds a certain threshold — a mark that is different for each arm — they’re shut down to avoid overuse.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Still, the 51,600 figure far exceeds the 15,000 active satellites currently in orbit.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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Namken's maturity Namken's explosive offensive night overshadows his competency as a catcher.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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Poulin’s exit overshadows Canada win After Poulin exited, her team responded with a rush of goals.—
John Wawrow,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2026
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Work-life balance today dominates workplace discourse, and now outranks pay as a top motivator for job seekers, according to Randstad.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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At this level, trust often outranks talent.—
Gina Riley,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Its location along the Tropic of Cancer means a wide variety of plant life; guests can adventure through five different ecosystems.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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For someone building savings later than planned, the Roth’s structure means no future tax bill eating into returns during the years that matter most.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Outweighs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outweighs. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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