as in to get down
to make sad
all these tragedies occurring simultaneously are weighing me down
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Recent Examples of weigh down
Best For: All hair types looking to keep their scalp refreshed, without weighing down their lengths or disturbing their style.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 July 2025
Ultra-lightweight design: Weighs just 0.9 lb, moves freely without feeling weighed down.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025
They are easily weighed down, especially after a rain, ending up on the ground.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
Up to 24 hours of hydration, a noticeable boost in shine, and strands that feel nourished—not weighed down—even after just one wash.
—Annie Blackman, Glamour, 14 July 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 July 2025
Ultra-lightweight design: Weighs just 0.9 lb, moves freely without feeling weighed down.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025
They are easily weighed down, especially after a rain, ending up on the ground.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
Up to 24 hours of hydration, a noticeable boost in shine, and strands that feel nourished—not weighed down—even after just one wash.
—Annie Blackman, Glamour, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for weigh down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weigh down
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Sometimes his father would get down on all fours and pretend to be a horse as Joe and his younger brother gleefully climbed onto his back.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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However, there’s a fine line between taking note of the key details and trying to get down every word said at the expense of your attention.—
Jim Becker,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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That had the effect of depressing GDP in January, February and March, because imports are subtracted from the government's measure of economic activity.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
30 July 2025
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Although ships on that route may be set for a decline, the overall increase in ships out at sea are another factor in depressing the rates.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 July 2025
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Where some see a neighborhood burdened by people of color, unfamiliar tongues, and strange cultural traditions, others see a vibrant community.—
James Burling,
Oc Register,
28 July 2025
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Over the last 20 years, the average cost of tuition and fees at public universities has increased by a staggering 141% – far outpacing inflation (about 65%) and leaving students burdened with substantial debt.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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And in response to rising rates of districts hiring uncertified teachers, which has troubled lawmakers, Texas would begin investing directly in teacher preparation and certification.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Researcher Manfred Kets de Vries found that the following three issues troubled them the most: The Talion principle.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Rather than worry, the best advice is to start getting prepared.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Note: For those who haven’t finished the show, don’t worry.—
Evan Moore
July 31,
Charlotte Observer,
31 July 2025
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Luis Leon, who received political asylum in the United States in 1987 after being tortured under Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet's regime, misplaced his wallet that held his legal residency card, according to Allentown, Pennsylvania, newspaper The Morning Call.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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Editor’s Pick From assassination plots to torture programs, the agency’s darkest operations have always been at the President’s behest.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
16 July 2025
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On Monday, extreme heat will oppress much of the Central and Eastern U.S., with the most dangerous combination of high temperatures and humidity continuing through Wednesday, according to the NWS forecast.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Merchants were making a killing buying, selling and oppressing people.—
Tanya Talaga
July 24,
Literary Hub,
24 July 2025
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“Weigh down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh%20down. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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