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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
Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Organizations whose profiles do not cleanly match should weight reversibility and blast radius most heavily.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
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Noun
NdFeB magnets enable the miniaturization of guidance, propulsion and power systems due to their weight to magnetic power ratio.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Verb
Sleep Foundation notes that weighted blankets can contain glass beads, plastic pellets, ball bearings or other materials, and the choice of filler directly affects how warm the blanket sleeps.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Organizations whose profiles do not cleanly match should weight reversibility and blast radius most heavily.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weight
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In a sector that has often confused growth with asset heaviness, that is a major strategic advantage.—
Thomas Andersen,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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For anyone looking for support without the heaviness of traditional pieces, the brand stands out for that balance.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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This is not an area where Chelsea can afford too many exits without high-quality replacements, particularly given the importance of attacking full-backs in Alonso’s football.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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This year, brands are turning out an abundance of newness as consumers still emphatically embrace the heritage bottom and sustainability continues to grow in importance.—
Catherine Salfino,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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In a region where Malaysia’s fuel subsidies have exploded to $819 million a month, Japan’s game plan has become a burden—not an insurance policy or a strategic shield.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The sandwich generation has been shouldering a heavy financial burden for far too long.—
Mary Moreland,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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McCarthy’s emphasis on 11 personnel (three wide receivers) better fits Rodgers’s skill set and his preferences.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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What distinguishes Mannering’s approach is an emphasis on continuity and curation.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Hormones take the child’s body at puberty and conjure from it the adult form, directing the ovaries to mature their eggs or the testicles to produce sperm, each of these gametes containing the potential to create new life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Made from a lightweight, stretchy jersey material, this top naturally drapes gorgeously across the body.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Kofman’s article chronicles the path of such ideas from the fringes to the mainstream, outlining their influence on figures such as Peter Thiel, Stephen Miller, and Elon Musk.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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The first two signal the domestic draw that pulls her lover into her orbit, time and time again; the last, her unwillingness to be cowed when the powers that be come to threaten her—and her influence over the other characters, to resist the bootheel of the bully.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Poor sleep has been linked to heart disease, obesity, depression, and memory issues.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2026
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Research from the Institute for Diabetes and Obesity at Helmholtz Munich in Germany, published in the journal Nature, tested an experimental obesity and diabetes drug called GLP-1-GIP-Lani.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Bubic walked second baseman Chase Meidroth, surrendered a single to third baseman Miguel Vargas and walked Murakami to load the bases with one out in the third inning.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Leo Wilderman was walked intentionally to load the bases, bringing up Brown.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weight. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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