outweighed; outweighing; outweighs
: to exceed in weight, value, or importance
the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
Examples of outweigh in a Sentence
She outweighs her sister by 10 pounds.
This issue outweighs all others in importance.
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Deborah Williams
july 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
The bottom line: All-in-ones may look good out of the box, but for most home and office users, the limitations outweigh the benefits.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
All Risk, No Reward: The Vulnerability Vortex One of the most significant barriers to allyship is the perception that the risks outweigh the rewards.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
And for victims like Michael, the benefits outweigh the risks.
—July 13, CBS News, 13 July 2025
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“Outweigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outweigh. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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outweigh
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out·weigh
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: to be greater than in weight, value, or importance
the benefits outweigh the disadvantages
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