1
as in to matter
to be of importance
evidence that will weigh heavily against the defendant
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2
as in to ponder
to give serious and careful thought to
weighed the options for weeks before making a decision
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Recent Examples of weigh
Automatic gearboxes weigh more than their manual counterparts, but BMW has utilized carbon-fiber parts and forged wheels to keep the variant’s weight down to 3,770 pounds, which is 44 pounds less than the standard automatic M2.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 May 2025
In fact, Jim has been weighing whether to remove either Eaton or Dover from the portfolio, given that both companies also are industrial companies with AI exposure.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 28 May 2025
The Trump administration’s plans to cut the Food and Drug Administration’s budget and staff as well as the US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s skeptical attitude toward vaccines and obesity drugs have weighed heavily on the industry’s share prices.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
The eight-time captain and fan favorite was still weighing his future options as recently as April.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 May 2025
In fact, Jim has been weighing whether to remove either Eaton or Dover from the portfolio, given that both companies also are industrial companies with AI exposure.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 28 May 2025
The Trump administration’s plans to cut the Food and Drug Administration’s budget and staff as well as the US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s skeptical attitude toward vaccines and obesity drugs have weighed heavily on the industry’s share prices.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
The eight-time captain and fan favorite was still weighing his future options as recently as April.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weigh
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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Picking at one another endlessly or obsessing over something that doesn’t really matter is a way to fill the space between two people who are trying to make some kind of connection, Guralnik says.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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California Democrats are now pondering the unthinkable.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
22 May 2025
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The Sharks could have a lot to think about – or nothing to ponder at all.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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This might mean using AI to translate poetry from unfamiliar cultures, diving into scientific fields outside your expertise, or engaging with philosophical questions that stretch your thinking.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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That means Miami’s bullpen has had to cover just two innings, thanks in large part to Hugus.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2025
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With its affordable pricing, skilled surgeons and cutting-edge methods like FUE and DHI, Turkey is often considered the go-to destination for hair restoration.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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The Netherlands is considering an eco-efficiency index of its visitors.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Instead of a revolution, this new approach contemplated a middle way between capitalism and socialism, one premised on a cooperative relationship between workers and management.—
Time,
Time,
29 May 2025
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Though the film doesn’t provide a satisfactory resolution to these threads, the time the audience spends contemplating them is mostly enjoyable.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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In fact, a simple search for side part on TikTok will generate a range of videos debating whether the look is either cheugy or the comeback style of the century.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Body camera footage obtained by his attorney, Keith Rutman, shows officers debating whether to take him to a nearby psychiatric hospital.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Volta gave demonstrations to scientific institutes across Europe with esteemed attendees, including Napoleon Bonaparte, and entertained audiences in theaters with electric devices.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
26 May 2025
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It's marketed firmly at the latter, a STEM tool designed to educate and entertain children from 6 upwards, who have a burgeoning interest in space.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
24 May 2025
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Inside the car were three people identified as Yasmin Cobb, 18, Josiah Sneed, 21 and Clifton Ray Foster Jr., 25, who all have Texas addresses listed on their arrest reports All three were detained and taken to the HSI office for questioning.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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On Tuesday, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that COVID-19 shots are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women — a move immediately questioned by several public health experts.—
Carla K. Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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“Weigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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