as in to get down
to make sad
all these tragedies occurring simultaneously are weighing me down
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of weigh down
Critics of the report say pre-pandemic graduation rates were notably higher, and the averages are artificially weighed down by the many young people who often quit the two-year program in the first month, taken aback by rules around wake-up times, making their bed and other requirements.
—
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 2 June 2025
These businesses typically operate at 10-15% EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) margins, weighed down by armies of human workers performing repetitive tasks, and automation faces the greatest structural resistance.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Markets in Hong Kong and Mainland China were weighed down by the poor performance of subsectors that are large index weights, including large banks, insurance companies, liquor, oil and gas, and telecom.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
First-quarter growth was weighed down by a surge of imports as U.S. companies and households rushed to buy foreign goods before the Trump administration's tariffs went into effect.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for weigh down
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 2 June 2025
These businesses typically operate at 10-15% EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) margins, weighed down by armies of human workers performing repetitive tasks, and automation faces the greatest structural resistance.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Markets in Hong Kong and Mainland China were weighed down by the poor performance of subsectors that are large index weights, including large banks, insurance companies, liquor, oil and gas, and telecom.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
First-quarter growth was weighed down by a surge of imports as U.S. companies and households rushed to buy foreign goods before the Trump administration's tariffs went into effect.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for weigh down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weigh down
Verb
-
Jenner got down on one knee in the middle of their baby shower, taking Blanco completely by surprise.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
13 July 2025
-
Watch here as snake catcher Mark Pelley got down to business.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
Verb
-
The two countries have yet to finalize a deal on steel imports — while broader U.S. steel tariff policy is keeping prices elevated stateside and depressed elsewhere.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
-
In fact, one of the depressing things about revisiting Liebling’s series is how little has changed, despite the city being a more vibrant place full of Chicago flag tattoos and T-shirts.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
Verb
-
His fiscal choices are reckless, favoring insiders while burdening taxpayers.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
-
For instance, if a colleague of color shares an experience of racial bias, responding with emotional upset (even if valid) can shift the focus back to the person in power, burdening the individual seeking support.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
-
Joseph Weizenbaum, a professor at MIT who devised the first chatbot in the 1960s, was astounded and deeply troubled by how readily people poured out their hearts to his program.—
Krista Stevens,
Longreads,
8 July 2025
-
Jackie develops feelings for two of the Walter brothers: reliable Alex (Gentry) and troubled Cole (LaLonde).—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
5 July 2025
Verb
-
Democrats and Republicans are working together on three bills to protect children from inappropriate material and data mining on the internet, and that worries Marilyn Rodriguez.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
-
When Test Track officially opens on July 22, guests will not have to worry about virtual queues.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
Verb
-
Some were arrested, some allegedly tortured, others beaten up, even killed, according to Azeri media.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
-
Jon Burge extracted a false confession from Wilson by beating him and torturing him with electrical shocks, according to Wilson’s lawsuit.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 2025
Verb
-
The heat dome that oppressed much of Europe has broken.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 July 2025
-
Her performances quickly gain in popularity, and Seti becomes a star for a young generation that no longer wants to be oppressed by the regime.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
25 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Weigh down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh%20down. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share