1
as in matters
to be of importance
evidence that will weigh heavily against the defendant
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2
as in contemplates
to give serious and careful thought to
weighed the options for weeks before making a decision
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Recent Examples of weighs
Optimus weighs 125 pounds (56 kilograms) and stands 5 feet 8 inches tall.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Each individual tamale at the Tamale House weighs nearly a pound.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Dec. 2024
This handheld vacuum has 69,000 five-star ratings, works on carpet, hardwood, and tile floors, and weighs less than 3 pounds.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
The Apex mouse has a comfortable shape that molds into the palm of an adult hand and weighs just 93g.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Optimus is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 125 pounds.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2024
On top of it all, the isolation of remote work, despite the benefits and joys of working from home, weighs heavily on many who are experiencing extreme loneliness and dwindling motivation.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
The massive tree is 74 feet tall and weighs approximately 11 tons.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Plus, this pad weighs practically nothing, is super comfortable, and is marked down 33 percent right now.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Each individual tamale at the Tamale House weighs nearly a pound.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Dec. 2024
This handheld vacuum has 69,000 five-star ratings, works on carpet, hardwood, and tile floors, and weighs less than 3 pounds.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
The Apex mouse has a comfortable shape that molds into the palm of an adult hand and weighs just 93g.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Optimus is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 125 pounds.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2024
On top of it all, the isolation of remote work, despite the benefits and joys of working from home, weighs heavily on many who are experiencing extreme loneliness and dwindling motivation.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
The massive tree is 74 feet tall and weighs approximately 11 tons.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Plus, this pad weighs practically nothing, is super comfortable, and is marked down 33 percent right now.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighs
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As currently configured, the settlement contemplates billions of dollars in payments to former, current and future athletes.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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As Denzel contemplates retirement, the Washington legacy is far from over.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Dec. 2024
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That means not just naming your values and putting them in a frame on the boardroom wall, but also making a real effort to create and share stories that speak to those values.Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That means going beyond the transactional nature of any relationship—boss to worker, supplier to customer—and getting to the heart of what makes an audience tick.Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Naturally, there is no one-size-fits-all treatment for such delays, conditions or disorders—each person requires and deserves personalized care that considers the nuances of their unique medical makeup and context.Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Apple likely considers the ability to automatically hotspot to an iPhone as sufficient, but this option is open to Windows users as well, and the 5G option remains one tha—while niche—is sought for by professions and the occasional road warrior.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The series explores each home’s unique history, as well as the intriguing backstories of the buyers and sellers, per HGTV.Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Backed by a full live band, the performance introduced audiences to the country-style track that explores the complexities of love and self-reflection.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Weighs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighs. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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