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
The economic impact in the case of oil leaks outweighs the short-term gains.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Currently, strong opposition (47%) outweighs strong support (16%) by about 3-to-1.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The Jets almost certainly would do their due diligence to determine if the potential reward outweighs the potential risk of bringing him into the fold.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Each appointment chips away at the credibility of international institutions, reinforcing the perception that political deal-making outweighs basic standards of conduct.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The convenience of these models often outweighs potential drawbacks (short battery life, burdensome maintenance).
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
This is because the mass of unsustainable brands outweighs sustainable ones.
—Andre Claudio, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Our shared history with musicians of the past half-century outweighs our collective investment in any new IP that has emerged since 2000, and even relative bottom-of-the-barrel names attract attention in ways that original ideas rarely do.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026
Both have lasting credit implications, but for some borrowers, the fresh start outweighs the cost.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Currently, strong opposition (47%) outweighs strong support (16%) by about 3-to-1.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The Jets almost certainly would do their due diligence to determine if the potential reward outweighs the potential risk of bringing him into the fold.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Each appointment chips away at the credibility of international institutions, reinforcing the perception that political deal-making outweighs basic standards of conduct.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The convenience of these models often outweighs potential drawbacks (short battery life, burdensome maintenance).
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
This is because the mass of unsustainable brands outweighs sustainable ones.
—Andre Claudio, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
Our shared history with musicians of the past half-century outweighs our collective investment in any new IP that has emerged since 2000, and even relative bottom-of-the-barrel names attract attention in ways that original ideas rarely do.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026
Both have lasting credit implications, but for some borrowers, the fresh start outweighs the cost.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outweighs
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That amount exceeds the foreign reserves of countries like Costa Rica, Uruguay and Panama, according to an investigation by the Herald in August 2025.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated April 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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California billionaires' combined wealth exceeds $1 trillion.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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More and more, the basic overshadows the basketball, and sophomoric reigns supreme.—
Candace Buckner,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Sometimes, however, the excitement overshadows the caution and leads to premature conclusions.—
Olivia Harper Wilkins,
The Conversation,
27 Apr. 2026
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Whether the morning meal outranks lunch and dinner in terms of cognitive benefits is up for debate, but the trio of breakfast, lunch and dinner is now as ubiquitous in American culture as chocolate, vanilla and strawberry.—
Heather Bushman,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 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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Bacon notes the Department of Corrections receives almost all its money from the general fund so more money for corrections means less for education, transportation, and Medicaid.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Keep in mind, tulips require full sun, which means at least six hours of bright, direct sunlight a day.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Outweighs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outweighs. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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