as in got down
to make sad
all these tragedies occurring simultaneously are weighing me down
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Recent Examples of weighed down
As hotel values in 2025 rose in Southern California, a slump in Northern California showed a decline that suggests the market remains weighed down by a host of economic maladies, a new report shows.
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
For years, the LDP has been weighed down by election losses, stubborn inflation and political scandals, which have eroded public trust even as its new leader’s popularity surges.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
This technique will keep your roots fresh and lock in hydration without making your hair feel weighed down.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2026
The compact wallet-bag fits all the essentials, such as cards, keys, and a cellphone, without feeling weighed down by a heavy handbag.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
After hitting a high in 2021, biotech stocks have struggled, weighed down by economic policies, regulatory uncertainty, and traders’ waning interest in the high costs and low success rate of drug development.
—Allison Deangelis, STAT, 6 Feb. 2026
Australia’s market showed a similar outcome through different mechanics, with the market there weighed down by strong issuance of carbon credits.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 3 Feb. 2026
For the most part though, For the First Time, Again is weighed down by oversinging and emotional affectation.
—Millan Verma, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
The luxury retailer, weighed down by debt, is under pressure as consumers shift their shopping habits and competition stiffens.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
For years, the LDP has been weighed down by election losses, stubborn inflation and political scandals, which have eroded public trust even as its new leader’s popularity surges.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
This technique will keep your roots fresh and lock in hydration without making your hair feel weighed down.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2026
The compact wallet-bag fits all the essentials, such as cards, keys, and a cellphone, without feeling weighed down by a heavy handbag.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
After hitting a high in 2021, biotech stocks have struggled, weighed down by economic policies, regulatory uncertainty, and traders’ waning interest in the high costs and low success rate of drug development.
—Allison Deangelis, STAT, 6 Feb. 2026
Australia’s market showed a similar outcome through different mechanics, with the market there weighed down by strong issuance of carbon credits.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 3 Feb. 2026
For the most part though, For the First Time, Again is weighed down by oversinging and emotional affectation.
—Millan Verma, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
The luxury retailer, weighed down by debt, is under pressure as consumers shift their shopping habits and competition stiffens.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighed down
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Following their hard launch on Instagram (and joint red carpet debut at the Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala), Charlie got down on one knee.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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Vrabel even got down into a three-point stance to work with defensive tackle Cory Durden on pass rush technique.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The flowers depressed her, especially those already wilting.—
Allegra Goodman,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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Chung Hyeon, the 2018 Australian Open semifinalist who saw Achilles and back injuries derail his career, and Kwon Soon-woo, whose ranking has been depressed by military service that prohibits his playing outside South Korea, stunning Argentina.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Her career hiatus coincided with the termination of her conservatorship – which lasted nearly 14 years – in November 2021, following a case that brought intense scrutiny to her personal life and troubled past and also prompted a movement led by longtime fans.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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In addition to that, Americans across the political spectrum should be troubled by the president’s ongoing fixation with the 2020 presidential election.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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Now it’s finally tortured artist Benedict Bridgerton’s (Luke Thompson) turn.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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All of this makes the job of being an informed citizen just tortured.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
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That student is in the district’s medical assisting program, and has been emailing teachers worried about making up work and getting finals done.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some who follow the Make America Healthy Again movement praised his decision, but former health officials and some medical experts worried the firings would sow distrust in the public health system and in vaccines that have been found to be safe and effective.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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They might also be saddened that 250 years after declaring independence from a tyrannical British king, the American system of government has arguably less democratic accountability for its leaders than the British one.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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As someone who loves reading novels, I'm saddened by this.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
3 Feb. 2026
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With many people around the world fighting for their freedom, Dallas’ historical cemetery stands as an example of how a group of people who were historically oppressed and enslaved could become free and prosperous.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Discussions with the creative team led to the idea of showing how oppressed the animals were.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
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Some were concerned the federal government would take the land or prevent access.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The first part of the hearing concerned former Colleton Court county clerk Becky Hill, who clerked during Murdaugh’s trial and later wrote a tell-all book about it.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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