1
as in to matter
to be of importance
evidence that will weigh heavily against the defendant
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in to ponder
to give serious and careful thought to
weighed the options for weeks before making a decision
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
The failure to prevent the October 7th attacks still weighs heavily.
—
Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Corrigan’s brother John weighed 8-and-a-half pounds at birth in February 1946.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
Mothers are asking me for food for their children, pregnant women who are six months along often weigh no more than 88 pounds.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 July 2025
Subramanian told the five alternate jurors to remain on standby in case they're needed to fill in on the main jury who are weighing charges that could put the hip-hop mogul in prison for life.
—CBS News, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for weigh
Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Corrigan’s brother John weighed 8-and-a-half pounds at birth in February 1946.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
Mothers are asking me for food for their children, pregnant women who are six months along often weigh no more than 88 pounds.
—arkansasonline.com, 12 July 2025
Subramanian told the five alternate jurors to remain on standby in case they're needed to fill in on the main jury who are weighing charges that could put the hip-hop mogul in prison for life.
—CBS News, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for weigh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weigh
Verb
-
And providing holistic healthcare during the postpartum stage matters just as much.—
Ashley Austin,
Time,
20 July 2025
-
In volatile environments, learning velocity matters more than any specific knowledge or skill set.—
Tarun Galagali,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Verb
-
The Rafael Devers blockbuster is probably the biggest deal that will go down, but the temptation is there to ponder other earthshaking possibilities, no matter how remote.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
-
Viewing the team’s three-year stint here as an audition of sorts, officials have pondered if the local enthusiasm for baseball could help prove the Sacramento region as a welcome home for MLB.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
-
The Justice Department further noted that no more files related to the case — other than a video meant to prove that Epstein killed himself — would be made public.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
19 July 2025
-
Honda Five- and Seven-Seat EV SUV Died July 2025 This month, Honda reportedly nixed a new EV series meant to hit the roads starting in 2026.—
Aarian Marshall,
Wired News,
19 July 2025
Verb
-
Last year, Hurricane Helene wiped out entire North Carolina towns previously considered safe from that type of destruction.—
Laura Schifter,
Time,
15 July 2025
-
Below are a few more great options from Amazon to consider, starting at $20.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
Verb
-
Levine Cava is reportedly contemplating $25 million in savings from the Parks budget, but the details aren’t known.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
-
The question of how to deal with the fracturing has scientists contemplating the best course of action.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
11 July 2025
Verb
-
In fact, as the country debates effective severe weather warning protocols in the aftermath of deadly flash flooding in Texas, the siren community has been vocal about their usefulness.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
-
Each body will debate their respective positions, before the three enter into a trilogue to come to a final proposal.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
-
The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.—
Ray Padilla,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
-
Mole Man / Harvey Elder has some scenes played by the always entertaining Paul Walter Hauser.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Verb
-
Carlson questioned why Epstein had never been asked about a connection with Barak or Mossad.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
14 July 2025
-
Some have questioned whether city commissioners can unilaterally change election dates — a decision that also changes the length of their current terms — without voter approval.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Weigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share