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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
Anne Marie Chaker, Time, 20 Sep. 2025
With Cena now deep into his Farewell Tour, every appearance feels like a milestone, and facing Brock Lesnar one last time adds serious weight to the moment.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2025
The index is equal weighted, meaning each stock starts off as 2.5% the value of the overall benchmark.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Serena Williams recently posted swimsuit photos showing off striated arms after promoting her more than 30-pound GLP-1 weight loss.
—Anne Marie Chaker, Time, 20 Sep. 2025
With Cena now deep into his Farewell Tour, every appearance feels like a milestone, and facing Brock Lesnar one last time adds serious weight to the moment.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
The five biggest came in at the widest discrepancy to the index weighting in at least 16 years.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2025
The index is equal weighted, meaning each stock starts off as 2.5% the value of the overall benchmark.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weight
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That synchronicity — and the co-directors’ wise choice to lean into the play’s rich veins of humor — is what keeps The Brothers Size light on its toes, thrilling and energizing despite the fundamental heaviness of its heart.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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Aluminum foil and air-dry clay are inexpensive, lightweight, and easy to mold, helping create a substantial silhouette without adding heaviness.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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In 1987, the FCC also abolished the fairness doctrine, which required broadcasters to provide differing viewpoints when covering issues of public importance.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration asked airlines to evaluate their safety messages to passengers and emphasize the importance of leaving belongings behind in an evacuation.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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As author Andy McCullough wrote in his brilliant book on Kershaw, the future Hall of Famer is the last of his kind and views greatness as a burden instead of an invitation to indulge in the excesses of celebrity.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The burden is not solely on facilities.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Unsportsmanlike conduct is a major emphasis for the NFL.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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With an emphasis on customer service, FPCU also offers online and mobile banking, direct deposit, financial education and seminars for members at branches from San Francisco to San Diego.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Harvest Grapeseed Ritual begins with a dry brush and exfoliating scrub, followed by a rich body butter and a glass of Elusa Cabernet Sauvignon.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The report was researched and written by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, which was formed by the Human Right Council in 2021, as an independent investigative body.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Queen’s Universal Appeal Marie Antoinette was a fashion icon in her own right, a precursor to modern celebrities, and her influence has had a lasting impact on the arts as a whole.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The examination of the influences has turned into a cultural cornerstone.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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To link circadian burden to specific health outcomes, the researchers analyzed the prevalence of arthritis, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, coronary heart disease, depression, diabetes, obesity and stroke.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Abdominal obesity is strongly associated with excess visceral fat, which is the fat stored around your internal organs, such as your liver, pancreas, and intestines.—
Heidi Cope,
Health,
15 Sep. 2025
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Just after the Angels handed him a 6-3 lead in the top of the fifth, Farris gave up back-to-back hits and a walk to loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom of the inning.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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The material withstands compressive loads more than 10 times its weight.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weight. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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