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as in heaviness
the amount that something weighs
because of a back condition, I'm not allowed to lift anything with a weight of over 10 pounds
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as in importance
the quality or state of being important
a matter of little weight that is a preoccupation solely of the news media
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as in burden
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
those books are a heavy weight to have to carry around all day
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as in emphasis
a special notice or importance given to something
put extra weight on the matter by putting it at the top of the agenda
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as in body
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the weight of the evidence supports my conclusion
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as in influence
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly
as a critic he has great weight in the theater world
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as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
finally decided to do something about his weight and began a rigorous program of diet and exercise
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as in to load
to place a weight or burden on
weighted the car with a ton of furniture and then headed off for college
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Recent Examples of weight
Amanda Nguyen, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
In comparison to traditional Li-ion batteries, these solid-state batteries can reduce the overall weight by 40%, according to Factorial.
—New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2025
Paul Grein, Billboard, 7 Feb. 2025
That data was then weighted to ensure that the sample accurately reflects the demographics of the national population, which is how Gallup estimated that 9.3% of U.S. adults are LGBTQ.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
More importantly, who would understand the crushing weight of this moment?
—Amanda Nguyen, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
In comparison to traditional Li-ion batteries, these solid-state batteries can reduce the overall weight by 40%, according to Factorial.
—New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2025
Verb
Winners are chosen by public vote online, as weighted by the fans and K-LOVE.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 7 Feb. 2025
That data was then weighted to ensure that the sample accurately reflects the demographics of the national population, which is how Gallup estimated that 9.3% of U.S. adults are LGBTQ.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weight
Noun
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Managing the physiological changes related to aging is all about understanding the importance of nutrition.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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To illustrate this, there’s a story I was told while in the military about General George S. Patton that demonstrates the importance of leadership through presence and action.—
Kiernan White,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Scabby, with their ever-present skin condition, is also a reminder that LGBTQ+ people have a higher burden of chronic illness than the general population.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
6 Mar. 2025
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All three experts spoke to the burden of educating workplaces on religious norms and accommodations falling on Muslim employees themselves.—
Aparna Rae,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The traditional high school model, with its emphasis on rote memorization and standardized testing, is increasingly out of step with the demands of the 21st century.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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My focus will be on the things that make our city special, like an emphasis on public safety, protecting our tree canopy and ensuring that the needs of our elderly are met.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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American couple killed in Mexico, found shot in pickup truck The bodies of two Americans from California were found after they were shot to death in a pickup truck in Mexico, according to officials.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Meal timing affects how your body uses energy, and eating late can throw off your body's natural rhythms.9 10.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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The rise in sushi’s popularity is intertwined with a Ukrainian trend toward eating what America and the rest of the West eats—a cosmopolitan way of looking at the world absent of Russian influence.—
Tim Mak,
Bon Appétit,
6 Mar. 2025
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While Taco Bell has always played with bold flavors, this year’s lineup leans further into global influence than ever before.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sleep deprivation is linked to heart disease, cognitive decline, obesity and numerous other problems.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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But a survey last year by the benefits consultant Mercer said fewer half of large employers covered GLP-1 drugs for obesity.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA TODAY,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The other was allegedly found on a shelf next to the safe, which state police claimed was improperly stored and loaded, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
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Chain of events The malware was loaded in four stages, each of which acted as a building block for the next.—
Dan Goodin,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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Purchasing some of the many consumer goods imported from China—from toys to machinery parts—is probably one of the few areas customers can buy in bulk to avoid the potentially long-term consequences of these tariffs.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Not quite as much as Victoria Secret’s push-up, but a close second with less bulk to the actual bra.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weight. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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