Thesaurus results for OUTWEIGH

outweigh

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈwā

Definition of outweigh

as in to exceed

to be greater in importance than in most elections the state of the economy outweighs all other issues

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Recent Examples of outweigh However, what Crane and others saw as bad in the strategic plan outweighed the good for many experts. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 28 Aug. 2026 For others, the uncertainty of future rate increases may outweigh the upfront savings. — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 The planning commission rejected the project on July 8, saying the benefits didn’t outweigh the significant effects on the environment, according to a staff report. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026 The Postal Service concluded that the cost to the states is outweighed by the benefits of the changes. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outweigh

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India's quarterly economic growth has exceeded expectations several times over the past year, defying a bleak global trade environment, high energy prices and geopolitical uncertainties.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Crews are assessing damage, but repairs may be delayed in areas with winds exceeding 35 mph.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of exceed

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Viral food trends may offer an easy entry point to exploring a new cuisine, said Shereshewsky, but don’t let that overshadow the history of a dish.

— Rebecca Boone, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
The exhibit would also touch upon the scandals that overshadowed Galliano’s professional life.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of overshadow

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Sure, pedicures get more playtime over the summer, but that doesn’t mean your toes don’t deserve the same attention once temperatures drop.

— Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
Max leaves less than three hours before the new charter’s arrival, which means that Sandy is immediately on the phone with Norma from Yachting Staffing.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of mean

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Valcuha and the orchestra brought vibrancy and color to the huge first movement, which can threaten to overbalance the rest of the score if it’s not kept at least somewhat in check.

— Joshua Kosman, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 May 2018
Unfortunately the piano tended to overbalance the rest of the ensemble, a problem that might have been avoided had there been a lid on the Steinway concert grand.

— John Von Rhein, chicagotribune.com, 29 Apr. 2018

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