WEIGH (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 32 Similar Words

weigh (on or upon)

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Definition of weigh (on or upon) next

as in to bear (down on)

to push steadily against with some force the bulky backpack weighed upon my back uncomfortably

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Iran is also keeping a close eye on the election, Alterman says, and is poised to become a pressing issue for the next commander-in-chief in the immediate aftermath of the inauguration.

Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
The donation will help the social services departments of the town councils affected by the flooding to alleviate the affected citizens’ most pressing needs.

Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024

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“Weigh (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weigh%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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