outweighs

verb

present tense third-person singular of outweigh
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 judge’s decision said that the district’s interest in efficiency outweighs Alzubi’s interest in speaking on matters of public concern. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026 However, for someone at substantial cardiovascular risk, the reduction in heart attacks and strokes generally outweighs this small increase in diabetes risk. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 27 July 2026 Tea can hydrate you, as its water content usually outweighs the caffeine’s diuretic effect. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026 Disclosure of these records would therefore constitute an invasion of privacy that outweighs the public interest in disclosure. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026 Tehran is focused on trying to control shipping through the strait, its key point of leverage and an issue which now arguably outweighs Iran’s nuclear program in importance for both sides. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 9 July 2026 The risk of being unseen now outweighs the fear of saying the wrong thing, as consistent, human visibility fosters crucial connections. — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 If privacy outweighs palm trees, Montana may be the favorite. — Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Yet the good far outweighs the bad, as far as Forest are concerned, and Glasner can expect a larger transfer pot than was the case at Palace, especially now Elliot Anderson’s £116million ($154m) transfer to Manchester City is virtually done. — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outweighs
  1. exceeds
  2. overshadows
  3. outranks
  4. means
Verb
  • Whether this responsibility is given to a member of my executive team or my assistant, each person reliably steps up to the challenge and exceeds my expectations every time.
    — Martina Seferovic, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • An overdraft fee is charged if your bank approves and pays a transaction that exceeds your account balance.
    — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 27 July 2026
Definition of exceeds
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  • This is true and important, but it's presented in a way that overshadows Washington's lifetime of enslaving.
    — John Garrison Marks, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026
  • This critical review underscores the public health risks associated with an unregulated market where popularity often overshadows scientific validation.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of overshadows
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  • According to 2026 Careershifters research, values and purpose misalignment now outranks pay among the top reasons people leave their jobs.
    — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • That Texas outranks California tracks with a broader demographic and economic realignment the Census Bureau has been documenting for years.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Definition of outranks
Verb
  • Communication Problems Are Shaped By Expectations Most people assume searching a computer screen means looking everywhere.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • That means moving on from Plum, who will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of means

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“Outweighs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outweighs. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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