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as in mattering
to be of importance
evidence that will weigh heavily against the defendant
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as in pondering
to give serious and careful thought to
weighed the options for weeks before making a decision
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Recent Examples of weighing
As the value of music catalogs soars, artists like Eve are weighing the pros and cons of parting with their intellectual property, a decision that can have lasting impacts on their careers and legacies.
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Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In 2021, a complete gold mask weighing about 100 grams was unearthed at the site, according to China's Xinhua News Agency.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
According to the release, the statue was made of foam and rebar, weighing close to 6,000 pounds.
—Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Middle East tensions Israel’s war cabinet is weighing its response after Iran on Tuesday launched its largest-ever attack on the country.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Let’s dig into what this means for Black homebuyers who are weighing the pros and cons of making a move.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In 2021, a complete gold mask weighing about 100 grams was unearthed at the site, according to China's Xinhua News Agency.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
According to the release, the statue was made of foam and rebar, weighing close to 6,000 pounds.
—Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Middle East tensions Israel’s war cabinet is weighing its response after Iran on Tuesday launched its largest-ever attack on the country.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Let’s dig into what this means for Black homebuyers who are weighing the pros and cons of making a move.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighing
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Winds are ever-changing, meaning that the timing of the migration and altitude add to the long list of factors that Arctic terns need to consider.Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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That data often comes from what's readily available online, meaning content created by writers, artists, journalists, graphic designers and anyone using social media.Cathy Ross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Levi is also contemplating selling its Dockers business, which the company said has been underperforming.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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Nor has there been any clear signal so far of what kind of response to Iran’s unprecedented missile barrage Israel is contemplating.Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2024
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Maybe so, considering that neuroscience research is increasingly suggesting that joy and positive emotions play a critical role in the health of both human and nonhuman animals.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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And both appear to be legitimate contenders, especially Philadelphia, considering its pedigree.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Our writers really have the magical thing to balance, to tell these important stories while also entertaining the audience and keeping their heart racing the whole time.Dave Quinn, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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The room also features a spacious pantry with a Dutch door, which is ideal for entertaining.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
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Hegseth has leaned into culture war issues, suggesting that the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff should be fired for his embrace of diversity and inclusion programs, and questioning whether women should serve in combat roles.nbcnews.com, nbcnews.com, 13 Nov. 2024
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Republicans have criticized it, questioning CMS’ authority to make the extra payments and calling them a political ploy in an election year.Susan Jaffe | KFF Health News, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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So, after analyzing over 50 safety indicators across five categories, WalletHub determined that Vermont is the safest state in the nation.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2024
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Spectroscopy analysis determines this composition by analyzing the light wavelengths that are absorbed and reflected off the surface of Europa.Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
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Increasingly, brands are playing an active role in resale, eyeing both the environmental and economic opportunities of giving their garments a second life.Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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The company is also eyeing a store in Paris.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Weighing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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