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as in to matter
to be of importance
evidence that will weigh heavily against the defendant
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2
as in to ponder
to give serious and careful thought to
weighed the options for weeks before making a decision
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Recent Examples of weigh
There is no real reason to weigh sun against a supplement, because the supplement gives you the vitamin without the skin damage.
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Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
29 June 2026
The department's definition laid out several criteria used to weigh if degrees count as professional programs.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
The bags weigh very little, can be bought for less than twenty euros, and save lives regularly.
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William Finnegan,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Parents weighing whether their child is ready for a first concert have a lot to think about, from hearing safety to crowd size to bedtime math.
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Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for weigh
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
29 June 2026
The department's definition laid out several criteria used to weigh if degrees count as professional programs.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
The bags weigh very little, can be bought for less than twenty euros, and save lives regularly.
—
William Finnegan,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Parents weighing whether their child is ready for a first concert have a lot to think about, from hearing safety to crowd size to bedtime math.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for weigh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weigh
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Your curious mind sees possibilities, yet a course fee, trip idea, or upgrade may clash with your budget, so compare options patiently and decide what matters now.
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The game’s meaninglessness didn’t matter to the raucous sellout crowd that packed SoFi Stadium.
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This anxiety often leads to rumination, where individuals endlessly ponder potential outcomes without actual preparation, mistakenly equating thinking with problem-solving.
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Bravo is sipping its cuppa and pondering what to do about those interesting ladies across the pond.
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For some women who survived breast cancer that now means systemic hormones such as progesterone, estrogen and testosterone, unheard of for most women a decade ago.
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There is no sudden death or golden goal at the World Cup, which means the full extra-time period will be played no matter how many goals are scored.
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Aid groups consider the first 48 to 72 hours after a disaster to be the most critical window for finding survivors, though access to food and water can extend that period.
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Should Portugal have rested Ronaldo against Colombia, considering Portugal entered Saturday’s match already assured of advancing to the knockout stage?
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To see why, readers need only contemplate the growth of wealth around the United States at all income levels.
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But Cox and other officials warned anyone contemplating attending the fireworks festivities not to bring drones – or face arrest and a $100,000 fine.
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Georgia’s most influential dishes could be debated vigorously, but there’s no question that food has been an integral part of the South’s culture.
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The other was Michael Longfellow’s sketch about a guy dying at the top of a waterslide and debating whether he should be pushed down the slide or carried down the stairs, which was the only thing Bargatze kept talking about all week.
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Even now at more than 50 years old, there is something undeniable about the movie’s ability to entertain, delight and terrify an audience.
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The on-site Children’s Garden adds to its appeal, with interactive features that keep younger visitors entertained for hours.
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Photos of Haaland on the tarmac posted to social media were riddled with homophobia and comments questioning the striker’s masculinity.
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Maps published by the Israeli government show the pilot zones encompassing the villages of Froun, Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh and Ghandouriyeh, but commentators question their value, noting Israel does not have a significant presence in those villages.
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“Weigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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