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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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Some large rolling-stock projects progressed more slowly than anticipated and will weigh on near-term margins and cash, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

A slower growth outlook in some segments and an anticipated drag from value-added taxes are likely to weigh on the communications services company’s earnings over 2026-2028, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The war might also necessitate a boost to fiscal spending, which could weigh on bonds while delivering a shot in the arm to the broader economy, at least in the short term.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

A longer conflict would weigh on investment in the sector.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“I weigh too much,” she says, her words melting together.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness

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