as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought
a carefully weighed decision to take the company in a new direction
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as in mattered
to be of importance
evidence that will weigh heavily against the defendant
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as in pondered
to give serious and careful thought to
weighed the options for weeks before making a decision
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Recent Examples of weighed
Latoya Gayle, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
According to the organization's website, Burt was 16 feet, 8 inches long and weighed more than 1,500 pounds.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
In the first fight, Fury weighed 262 pounds, outweighing Usyk by a sizable 39 pounds.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The former undisputed cruiserweight champion weighed 223 pounds for the first fight.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Babies with only one umbilical artery are at risk of being born small, but Naomi, her daughter, weighed over 6 pounds, so she was assumed to be fine.
—Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Susan had been the CEO of her son’s company until 2010; what ultimately transpired weighed heavily on her.
—Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
The dad-of-one, who lives in Argentina, weighed 194lbs at his heaviest at the start of the year.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Back in 2012, Panda’s team found that mice feeding in an eight-hour window weighed 20% less than mice consuming the same food throughout the day, which inspired research in humans.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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Burt was estimated to be over 90-years-old and weighed a staggering 700kg, per The Independent.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
According to the organization's website, Burt was 16 feet, 8 inches long and weighed more than 1,500 pounds.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
In the first fight, Fury weighed 262 pounds, outweighing Usyk by a sizable 39 pounds.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The former undisputed cruiserweight champion weighed 223 pounds for the first fight.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Babies with only one umbilical artery are at risk of being born small, but Naomi, her daughter, weighed over 6 pounds, so she was assumed to be fine.
—Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Susan had been the CEO of her son’s company until 2010; what ultimately transpired weighed heavily on her.
—Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
The dad-of-one, who lives in Argentina, weighed 194lbs at his heaviest at the start of the year.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Back in 2012, Panda’s team found that mice feeding in an eight-hour window weighed 20% less than mice consuming the same food throughout the day, which inspired research in humans.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighed
Adjective
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Read more Dua and Callum’s Couple Style Is, Like Them, Hot Turner’s low-key but considered looks are the perfect backdrop to his girlfriend’s more mercurial wardrobe.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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Working from Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay, Jenkins tries to allay a clunky narrative with his intimate and considered style.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The control and stoicism came back for the games that mattered most (though the glove did show up a couple more times as a bit of an issue).—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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That gave the Bears a 7-0 lead, their first lead in more than a month, but in that 2017 game, nothing else really mattered.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, proactively seek to innovate, explore new areas, and take calculated risks.—
Cicely Simpson,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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It’s also helped that the rest of the blue line has had more freedom to take calculated risks and join plays on offence, which has allowed the club to generate scoring chances at a healthy rate recently.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Nearly as vital to thriving as fire, a working canoe meant open trade and shipping networks, fishing in deeper waters, and travel to faraway places.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Dec. 2024
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Lebanese And Aegean-Influenced Food In Wynwood Lira is a Lebanese find with lots of hot and cold meze—or small plates meant for sharing—on offer.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Cooper, however, barely contemplated leaving him at home and that, perhaps more than anything, summed up the bond between manager and player.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Armstead, who contemplated retirement after last season, has a $22 million salary cap hit next season and the Dolphins would probably prefer to develop Paul, their second-round pick.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Many people have perceived his walking off set and the Instagram story as a deliberate snub.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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Be deliberate about your communications with the federal agency and offer any questions and rebuttals in writing.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But automakers are pulling back, slowing down and talking about their EV plans in more measured tones.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Harry Potter movie was watched more than 40 million times on Max last year and reached nearly 20% of the WBD streamer’s subs in the measured territories, placing it eighth on the list, according to the analysis firm.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Weed Jenga is the perfect way to keep your guests entertained and laughing throughout the night.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
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Bring Entertainment Pack toys, books, and games to keep your toddler entertained.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Weighed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighed. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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