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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
Some of the larger trays from the study could produce loaves weighing nearly seven pounds—suggesting that bakers may have made bread for many people to enjoy together.
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Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
During closed sessions in recent months, the Village Board has been weighing more specific options to incentivize Woodsonia to take on the Marketplace redevelopment project.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
This ultra-light curl cream hits the sweet spot, delivering soft definition, moisture, and frizz control without weighing strands down.
—Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
This lightweight multitasker hydrates, smooths, and defines without ever weighing your strands down.
—Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
Rated 4/5, this five-day trip requires carrying a backpack weighing 35 to 45 pounds, with elevations of up to 2,500 feet and distances of up to eight miles per day.
—Everett Potter, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Teams weighing the value of an exemplary playoff track record and leadership qualities also had to reconcile his age and injury history.
—Sam Blum, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
The companies say they are disappointed and disagree with the decision and are currently weighing their options going forward.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
In a separate case this term, the court is weighing Biden administration restrictions on nearly untraceable firearms, known as ghost guns.
—Justin Jouvenal and Ann E. Marimow The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
During closed sessions in recent months, the Village Board has been weighing more specific options to incentivize Woodsonia to take on the Marketplace redevelopment project.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
This ultra-light curl cream hits the sweet spot, delivering soft definition, moisture, and frizz control without weighing strands down.
—Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
This lightweight multitasker hydrates, smooths, and defines without ever weighing your strands down.
—Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
Rated 4/5, this five-day trip requires carrying a backpack weighing 35 to 45 pounds, with elevations of up to 2,500 feet and distances of up to eight miles per day.
—Everett Potter, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Teams weighing the value of an exemplary playoff track record and leadership qualities also had to reconcile his age and injury history.
—Sam Blum, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
The companies say they are disappointed and disagree with the decision and are currently weighing their options going forward.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
In a separate case this term, the court is weighing Biden administration restrictions on nearly untraceable firearms, known as ghost guns.
—Justin Jouvenal and Ann E. Marimow The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighing
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There may be some benefit from these policies, but business leaders pondering their 2025 plans will want to focus on their own labor needs.Bill Conerly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Also, don’t be surprised to hear stories about Pacquiao pondering yet another fight, even though Roach, Arum and Sternburg will be there to immediately talk him out of it.Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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However, windchills are forecasted to remain just below freezing, meaning at least some of the snow should stick around.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The post office will open with normal operations on Christmas Eve this year, meaning post office locations will be open and mail will be delivered normally.Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, 61% of medical students are contemplating careers outside clinical practice, viewing medical school as a stepping stone to other fields in healthcare.Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Hours after the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized Damascus and sent Bashar al-Assad packing to Russia, Western politicians and pundits began contemplating the possibility of a free, moderate, inclusive, and (perhaps even) democratic Syria.Nick Danby, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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However, this outcome seems unlikely, considering the Chargers play at New England and at Las Vegas to end the regular season.James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The treaty negotiators are considering a range of policy actions to limit the environmental and human health damage from plastic waste, including improvements to waste collection, the elimination of the most harmful plastics and ways to boost the woefully low rates of plastic recycling.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Kendra suggests her Chocolate Mouse for a Party recipe that is primed for entertaining a large crowd and guarantees everyone will get a scoop.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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By the mid-1990s, public health leaders were entertaining the possibility that the STI could be eliminated.Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Despite more positive reports in previous months, concerns remain about the economic outlook, leaving policymakers and businesses questioning whether the downturn in confidence will translate to slower growth in 2024.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Singing on the beach under the stars may not stop people (or me) from questioning the legitimacy of my Asian identity, but these moments bond me to the community and culture of my grandparents.Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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By analyzing candidates’ relevant skills and experiences, these AI tools can also highlight matches that hiring teams might otherwise overlook.Raj Mukherjee, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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These five forces - competitive rivalry, the threat of new entrants, the bargaining power of suppliers, the bargaining power of buyers, and the threat of substitute products or services – provide a powerful lens for analyzing the future of higher education.Bryan Penprase, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Shein is eyeing an initial public offering in London, but is still awaiting regulatory approval after filing a preliminary prospectus in November 2023.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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Cohen asked, eying the eyeballs.Zach Zimmerman, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Weighing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighing. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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