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weigh

[wey] / weɪ /
VERB
measure heaviness
Synonyms
STRONG
counterbalance heft measure scale
WEAK
have a weight of put in the balance put on the scale tip the scales at
Antonyms
WEAK
ignore neglect
VERB
consider, contemplate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analyze balance estimate evaluate examine ponder
STRONG
appraise brainstorm deliberate excogitate meditate mind rate rehash study sweat track
WEAK
give thought to hash over mull over perpend reflect upon sort out think about think out think over
Antonyms
STRONG
disregard forget ignore neglect
VERB
have influence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
count import mean
STRONG
burden charge cumber cut impress lade matter militate press pull register saddle show signify tax tell
WEAK
be heavy be important be influential be something carry weight cut some ice stack up against
Antonyms
STRONG
exonerate leave alone
WEAK
ignore neglect

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Alaska Air Group reported a wider than expected first-quarter loss and suspended full-year guidance after the closing bell on Monday as rising fuel costs weigh on the airline.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

A panel of multigeneration growers took the stage to weigh in on their experiences with OTC.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Airlines do not routinely weigh passengers before a flight and instead work on standard average weight for each passenger.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

An uptick in inflation due to the conflict is broadly expected to hike up costs and weigh on consumer spending habits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“In this life, you see what must be accomplished, weigh your options, and then embrace the opportunity.”

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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