WEIGHTING (DOWN) Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

weighting (down)

verb

present participle of weight (down)

as in bogging (down)

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This leave-in treatment is a lifesaver for those whose strands might be a difficult mix of fine and frizzy, leaving behind the perfect amount of hydration and smoothing power without weighing down strands.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Photos also showed the bees crowding on nearby trees, weighing down on some tree limbs and branches.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 June 2026

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Prince Harry's war against the tabloids The second son of King Charles has long called out the intrusive nature of the British tabloids, accusing them of subjecting his family to ongoing harassment.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 July 2026
But icy rivers are, of course, cold — and subjecting actors or even stunt doubles to such conditions seemed too dangerous.

— Corbin Bolies, Variety, 2 July 2026

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The pilot was then notified and the area surrounding Noble was cleared of passengers so that other flight attendants could assist in restraining him.

— Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
With Sanders in front, still restraining the alligator with the catch pole, Pelosi came up behind it and tossed a rag over its eyes, the video showed.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026

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