weighted

Definition of weightednext
past tense of weight

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of weighted That projection is based on the player’s performance in each metric over the last three seasons (five for goalies), weighted for recency where more recent seasons carry more significance and regressed to the mean. Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026 The market cap weighted index is down nearly 4% this year. Sarah Min, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026 While polling was weighted more than fundraising, that latter component was also divided by the number of days a candidate was in the race. Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026 Some heating pads are weighted, which can offer additional comfort and alleviate tension. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weighted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighted
Verb
  • David Bednar allowed an RBI single to Xavier Edwards in the ninth and loaded the bases before earning his fourth save.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
  • In the top of the second with the bases loaded, the Mets’ Carson Benge hit a slow roller to the left side of the infield.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • To wind down your trip, grab a seat at this bar, which is usually filled with locals.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
  • There are 160,000 positions, 88% filled by women.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026

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“Weighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighted. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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