as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought
a carefully weighed decision to take the company in a new direction
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as in mattered
to be of importance
evidence that will weigh heavily against the defendant
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as in pondered
to give serious and careful thought to
weighed the options for weeks before making a decision
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Recent Examples of weighed
Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
As the Justice Department weighed approval, a coalition of states led by California are preparing a lawsuit to block the deal that’s expected to be filed within a month.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
As outlined in the initial academic report commissioned by the task force, the average pickup truck in the mid-1980s weighed about 3,500 pounds; by 2022, the average pickup weighed more than 5,000 pounds.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
The largest measured 17 feet long and weighed 153 pounds.
—Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
During his career at ADFG, biologist Mark McNay captured and weighed more than 300 wolves.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026
Altogether, the pythons extracted weighed just over 8,000 pounds.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
In March, county commissioners weighed the idea of changing some Ag Reserve rules to introduce more mixed-use development in the area.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Brendan McDermid | Reuters Treasury yields were relatively unchanged on Monday, as investors weighed the impact from Middle East tensions and the diminishing likelihood that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates anytime soon.
—Sean Conlon,hugh Leask, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Verb
Among the tackles who have been weighed at the NFL Combine, none in the last nine years stepped on the scale lighter than 290 pounds.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
As the Justice Department weighed approval, a coalition of states led by California are preparing a lawsuit to block the deal that’s expected to be filed within a month.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
As outlined in the initial academic report commissioned by the task force, the average pickup truck in the mid-1980s weighed about 3,500 pounds; by 2022, the average pickup weighed more than 5,000 pounds.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
The largest measured 17 feet long and weighed 153 pounds.
—Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
During his career at ADFG, biologist Mark McNay captured and weighed more than 300 wolves.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026
Altogether, the pythons extracted weighed just over 8,000 pounds.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
In March, county commissioners weighed the idea of changing some Ag Reserve rules to introduce more mixed-use development in the area.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Brendan McDermid | Reuters Treasury yields were relatively unchanged on Monday, as investors weighed the impact from Middle East tensions and the diminishing likelihood that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates anytime soon.
—Sean Conlon,hugh Leask, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighed
Adjective
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All of this was a considered response to European systems within which a tiny plutocracy had built power and control over land and people, especially through familial inheritance.—
Tyler Green,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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Elizabeth honed in on the importance of the transatlantic alliance during a considered address that came in under 15 minutes.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Of course, none of it mattered much.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Phil Long While Skubal wasn't dominant, that hardly mattered to the Tigers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Board member Michael Milani pondered failed efforts to attract corporate headquarters and office spaces to the I-80 corridor, saying the village likely needed to establish a new identity for the area amid the post-COVID-19 surge in people working from home.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Democrats for years pondered using regulatory pressure to silence purveyors of right-wing talk radio, including the late Rush Limbaugh.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Founders built authority through minimalism, detachment or a kind of calculated neutrality.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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The Dodgers move to add Lauer was a calculated one.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The rest of the industry knows how much Brexton’s racing career meant to Kyle.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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The agency had previously suggested Orion would fly with whichever lander was ready when the time came to launch the mission, even if that meant leaving one behind.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Fans debated score predictions, discussed players and shared hopes that Algeria could upset the defending world champions.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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After someone blew a hole in the Nord Stream Pipeline deep under the Baltic Sea in September 2022, the global media debated a geopolitical whodunnit.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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This is a time for cool, calm and reasoned debate, and for legislators to think through the consequences of legislation put forth.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Cathy, a housewife, had contemplated becoming a teacher, Griffin told me.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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The landowners contemplated building a combination gas station/convenience store, but the property wasn’t quite large enough, Barry said.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
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“Weighed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighed. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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