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
Today’s star is three inches long, weighs about as much as a cufflink, and costs less than your morning macchiato.
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Nik Miles, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
Donors must be 17 or older, weigh at least 114 pounds and be in good health.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is also weighing another case against a Maryland man deported by mistake that could shed light on the fate of more than 100 men accused of being gang members who have already been sent to prison in El Salvador.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Related article Extreme volatility sends US stocks on a roller coaster ride as Wall Street is rattled by tariffs
The jolt into positive territory was short-lived — a spark of hope kindled by a bogus rumor that Trump was weighing a three-month delay on tariffs.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
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Nik Miles, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
Donors must be 17 or older, weigh at least 114 pounds and be in good health.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is also weighing another case against a Maryland man deported by mistake that could shed light on the fate of more than 100 men accused of being gang members who have already been sent to prison in El Salvador.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Related article Extreme volatility sends US stocks on a roller coaster ride as Wall Street is rattled by tariffs
The jolt into positive territory was short-lived — a spark of hope kindled by a bogus rumor that Trump was weighing a three-month delay on tariffs.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weigh
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Harvard's choice to decline the U.S. government's demands has likely sent a decisive and positive message to all stakeholders in and out of the University about what truly matters regarding its core values.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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No one cared whether McIlroy filled whole rooms with FedEx Cup points, as long as his last major victory remained in the amber of 2014, nothing else mattered.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Once the news of her pending nuptials to ex-professional snowboarder Shaun White hit, inquiring minds were quick to ponder what her bridal beauty prep and wedding makeup looks might entail.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Exploring themes of empty consumerism, social isolation, and toxic masculinity before that phrase entered the cultural lexicon, American Psycho gives the audience a lot to ponder in addition to operating as an entertaining horror film.—
Johnny Loftus,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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What health and wellness means for you: Sign up for USA TODAY's Keeping it Together newsletter.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Wakeful rest means just doing nothing: letting your mind relax.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
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The dispute ended up before the Supreme Court, and Chief Justice John Roberts put that deadline on hold to allow the high court more time to consider the matter.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Legal representatives for Nelly urged the judge presiding over the case to consider delaying the dismissal and holding St. Lunatics accountable for the legal charges incurred.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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While contemplating his former love and his future as a father, Massey conjures up the apparition of his beloved Catherine.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Boasberg has been contemplating whether to hold any administration officials in contempt of court for ignoring his orders last month to turn around planes that were carrying the deportees to El Salvador.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Before the second tribal council, players in David's group debated between either voting out Cedrek McFadden or Shauhin Davari.—
Emily DeLetter,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Kicking things off, Samantha, who had been debating on leaving the show in the previous episode, managed to pull Farmer John, 25, aside for what proved to be a pivotal conversation.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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In a sweet moment shared by the NBA, Clark was seen entertaining two of White's sons, bringing them into frame to wave at the camera when she was captured on the Jumbotron.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
20 Apr. 2025
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The change is one that has left Morton suitably entertained.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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A number of filmmakers and institutions are questioning the legality of NEH grant cancellations, pointing out that the funding was originally authorized by Congress.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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The shooting Saturday in Pocatello outraged the boy's family and neighbors as well as viewers online who questioned why the officers opened fire within about 12 seconds of exiting their patrol cars while making no apparent effort to de-escalate the situation or use less lethal weapons.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Weigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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