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as in heaviness
the amount that something weighs
because of a back condition, I'm not allowed to lift anything with a weight of over 10 pounds
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as in importance
the quality or state of being important
a matter of little weight that is a preoccupation solely of the news media
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as in burden
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
those books are a heavy weight to have to carry around all day
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as in emphasis
a special notice or importance given to something
put extra weight on the matter by putting it at the top of the agenda
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as in body
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the weight of the evidence supports my conclusion
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as in influence
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly
as a critic he has great weight in the theater world
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as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
finally decided to do something about his weight and began a rigorous program of diet and exercise
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as in to load
to place a weight or burden on
weighted the car with a ton of furniture and then headed off for college
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Recent Examples of weight
Terrance Friday, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
While the smaller size and light weight come with trade-offs, TiStove still looks like an interesting option for those who prefer traveling ultralight while still being able to cook more sophisticated meals in the outdoors.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2026
Michael Guise, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
In the overall scoring model, this dimension contributes 60% of the final score, with indicators within the dimension weighted according to the KPI framework defined in the accompanying scoring model.
—Time Staff, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Standing at midfield alongside NFL legend Joe Montana for the ceremonial coin toss, Smith felt the weight of 125 million viewers.
—Terrance Friday, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
While the smaller size and light weight come with trade-offs, TiStove still looks like an interesting option for those who prefer traveling ultralight while still being able to cook more sophisticated meals in the outdoors.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
They were then weighted to create an overall score, OpenTable said.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
In the overall scoring model, this dimension contributes 60% of the final score, with indicators within the dimension weighted according to the KPI framework defined in the accompanying scoring model.
—Time Staff, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weight
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My kids are old enough now to be aware of current events, old enough to feel some of that heaviness themselves.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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But, earlier this month, a heaviness hung in the air.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
31 Jan. 2026
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Van Der Beek spoke with USA TODAY in August 2025 about the importance of catching it early.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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The collaboration between Fincantieri and Generative Bionics also holds strategic importance in strengthening European technological sovereignty by drawing on expertise developed across research institutions and the advanced industrial supply chain.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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The budget must accurately address the burden on residents, requiring adjustments and preparation for future needs.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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To address the rising cost of living in Texas in 2027, the Legislature must continue meaningful property tax reform—because Texans’ property tax burden is among the highest in the nation and directly impacts housing affordability and family budgets.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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But his emphasis on economic freedoms suggested Washington sees the current crisis as leverage to push for market reforms that would loosen the military’s grip on the economy.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026
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When the emphasis shifts toward partisan interests, our society suffers.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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For many Americans, the most vulnerable eating decisions of the day happen between lunch and dinner, and those decisions could have long-term consequences for how the body and brain handle blood sugar later in the day, according to recent research and reports.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The 251 hostages taken in the attack were returned to Israel in various ceasefire agreements, with the remains of Israeli police officer Ran Gvili, the final body in Gaza.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Global celebrity influence Zendaya begins her brand ambassadorship at Louis Vuitton — and is the face of its 2026 130th anniversary campaign.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Pinder described the choir’s sound as modern gospel with influences from contemporary Christian music and Caribbean traditions.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Far less attention has been paid to the possible link between oral microbes and obesity.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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Monitoring high-level athletes for drug misuse is nothing new, but the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) surprised many people recently by deciding to track the use of GLP-1 drugs, such as the diabetes and obesity treatments Ozempic (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide).—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Before long, it was loaded up with 100 whistles and placed on the front counter.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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And the two front-runners are loading up.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weight. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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