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as in burdens
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
those books are a heavy weight to have to carry around all day
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2
as in emphases
a special notice or importance given to something
put extra weight on the matter by putting it at the top of the agenda
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as in bodies
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the weight of the evidence supports my conclusion
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as in influences
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly
as a critic he has great weight in the theater world
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as in loads
to place a weight or burden on
weighted the car with a ton of furniture and then headed off for college
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For the families receiving the tiny homes, these initiatives alleviate some immediate burdens, providing shelter and reducing stress against the backdrop of destruction.—
Alex Harrington,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024 -
Your contribution will help alleviate some of the financial burdens, allowing the family to focus on grieving, healing, and seeking justice.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Blue Ghost is designed to deliver 10 payloads.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2025
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The naval drone is equipped with autonomous navigation systems that are powered by artificial intelligence and can conduct precision maneuvers, target engagement, and integrate various payloads.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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These stellar remnants are created when stars with masses similar to that of the sun exhaust their fuel for nuclear fusion, the process that converts hydrogen to helium in their cores.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Microscopic analysis of the sediment cores will also help the team analyze the way the eruption affected marine creatures and the chemistry of the seafloor.—
Ashley Balzer Vigil,
Ars Technica,
21 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The leggings are also two of Oprah’s go-to pant styles — comfy joggers and cargos — joined together in a single pair.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
28 Nov. 2024
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Another company, Venture Global through the Calcasieu Pass facility in Louisiana, sold 360 cargoes to the spot market since the Russian invasion occurred.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes,
18 Oct. 2024
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“Weights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weights. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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