WEIGHS Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

weighs

verb

present tense third-person singular of weigh

as in matters

to be of importance evidence that will weigh heavily against the defendant

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as in contemplates

to give serious and careful thought to weighed the options for weeks before making a decision

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Recent Examples of weighs Now, Malone’s jeweler is sharing the details behind the mega sparkler, which weighs over 20 carats, according to Isaac Bokhoor and Sam Tack’s Angel City Jewelers. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Uncle Sam weighs the value of clean air against the value of gas to commuters. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026 The bike weighs 106 lb (48 kg), rolls on 14-inch front and 12-inch rear tires, and comes with hydraulic disc brakes. — New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026 In the study, the team also weighs a range of alternative explanations and lays out why none quite fit the evidence. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The federal framework deliberately weighs both compliance and student results. — Deborah Esther Brooks, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 Still, the demolition of a symbol for the city weighs heavily on some. — Kate Raphael, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 The 42mm sports watch weighs just 78 grams and has a case made from Norteq, Norqain’s proprietary carbon-fiber composite material. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 As Johnson weighs whether to run for a second term in next year’s election, CTU is seeing former friends and allies either become enemies or distance themselves from the union’s pressure tactics and recklessness. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighs

Verb

New York’s actions are a clear statement that due process still matters and children deserve a fair hearing before life-altering decisions are made about their futures.

— Meena Shah, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026
Decide for yourself what matters to you, your family and your community.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of matters

Verb

Unrivaled, the 3×3 women’s professional basketball league, has completed an oversubscribed Series C fundraise at a value of $650 million, as the nearly three-year-old organization contemplates further geographic expansion.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 26 Aug. 2026
The pair move in together, as McConaughey contemplates a Texas gubernatorial run.

— Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of contemplates

Verb

His call-up to the 40-man roster, however, means the Mariners cannot contact him during a potential December 1st lockout, which could hinder his development.

— Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
The below-average pass rush means the vulnerable secondary could be overly exposed.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of means

Verb

While Tavares coach Gavin Jones ponders how to replace 18 transfer players heading into the season, just down Route 441, new Eustis coach Tanner Harris is pumping some energy into a program that has had four coaches in three years.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026
Vieira ponders the dilemma from his own perspective as a coach, having had spells in charge at New York City, Nice, Crystal Palace, Strasbourg and Genoa.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 June 2026

Definition of ponders

Verb

Apple considers these high-confidence alerts that someone has specifically targeted you with unusually sophisticated spyware.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
In the film, the German documentary filmmaker considers the heady question of what the internet might be doing to us humans.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of considers

Verb

The download numbers are a reminder that even as Washington restricts chip exports and debates AI export controls, Chinese open models are winning developer mindshare globally.

— Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
While everyone else debates the AI market with leaderboards and analyst estimates, Stripe would be able to watch it in real time.

— Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of debates

Verb

Things Fall Apart Chinua Achebe’s story explores the life of a man, Okonkwo, and his home in Nigeria, which is forever changed when outside forces begin to encroach.

— Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
Each program explores specific themes by weaving a variety of stories, poems, and sometimes music together.

— Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026