outweighed; outweighing; outweighs
: to exceed in weight, value, or importance
the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
Examples of outweigh in a Sentence
She outweighs her sister by 10 pounds.
This issue outweighs all others in importance.
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While there are challenges and potential issues to consider, the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks.
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Melissa Houston, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Here, in alphabetical order, are our reviews of 10 standouts — and of one whose lavish packaging outweighs its uneven music.
—George Varga, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
But sometimes the stakes should outweigh the share.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
The potential risks of colonoscopies do not outweigh the possible benefits at that older age.6
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In people who are at high risk for colorectal cancer, a colonoscopy may be considered surveillance.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 12 Dec. 2024
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Melissa Houston, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Here, in alphabetical order, are our reviews of 10 standouts — and of one whose lavish packaging outweighs its uneven music.
—George Varga, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
But sometimes the stakes should outweigh the share.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
The potential risks of colonoscopies do not outweigh the possible benefits at that older age.6
Frequency for People at High Risk
In people who are at high risk for colorectal cancer, a colonoscopy may be considered surveillance.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Outweigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outweigh. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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outweigh
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out·weigh
-ˈwā 
: to be greater than in weight, value, or importance
the benefits outweigh the disadvantages
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