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put weight on

VERB

lean

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bow drift incline nod prop recline slant tilt tip twist veer

STRONG

beetle cant careen curve decline deflect dip divert droop heel jut list overhang pitch place repose rest roll sag sheer sink slope turn

WEAK

be off be slanted fasten on hang on rest on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

straighten

STRONG

ascend rise

Example Sentences

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When you walk or put weight on a joint, cartilage is gently compressed, pushing fluid out.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

Jordan, the Trojans’ leading rusher, hopped off the field after a single carry, unable to put weight on his foot.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2025

The report from Smith was good news after Okudah had to be carted off the field on Friday, unable to put weight on his foot.

From Washington Times • Aug. 5, 2023

Judge said being able to put weight on his backfoot is the biggest factor in how fast he can return from an injury that is unusual for a baseball player.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2023

Slowly, I put weight on my right leg.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

put weight on

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