as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought
a carefully weighed decision to take the company in a new direction
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as in mattered
to be of importance
evidence that will weigh heavily against the defendant
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as in pondered
to give serious and careful thought to
weighed the options for weeks before making a decision
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Recent Examples of weighed
Latoya Gayle, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
According to the organization's website, Burt was 16 feet, 8 inches long and weighed more than 1,500 pounds.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
In the first fight, Fury weighed 262 pounds, outweighing Usyk by a sizable 39 pounds.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The former undisputed cruiserweight champion weighed 223 pounds for the first fight.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Babies with only one umbilical artery are at risk of being born small, but Naomi, her daughter, weighed over 6 pounds, so she was assumed to be fine.
—Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Susan had been the CEO of her son’s company until 2010; what ultimately transpired weighed heavily on her.
—Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
The dad-of-one, who lives in Argentina, weighed 194lbs at his heaviest at the start of the year.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Back in 2012, Panda’s team found that mice feeding in an eight-hour window weighed 20% less than mice consuming the same food throughout the day, which inspired research in humans.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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Burt was estimated to be over 90-years-old and weighed a staggering 700kg, per The Independent.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
According to the organization's website, Burt was 16 feet, 8 inches long and weighed more than 1,500 pounds.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
In the first fight, Fury weighed 262 pounds, outweighing Usyk by a sizable 39 pounds.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The former undisputed cruiserweight champion weighed 223 pounds for the first fight.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Babies with only one umbilical artery are at risk of being born small, but Naomi, her daughter, weighed over 6 pounds, so she was assumed to be fine.
—Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Susan had been the CEO of her son’s company until 2010; what ultimately transpired weighed heavily on her.
—Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
The dad-of-one, who lives in Argentina, weighed 194lbs at his heaviest at the start of the year.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Back in 2012, Panda’s team found that mice feeding in an eight-hour window weighed 20% less than mice consuming the same food throughout the day, which inspired research in humans.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weighed
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Read more Dua and Callum’s Couple Style Is, Like Them, Hot Turner’s low-key but considered looks are the perfect backdrop to his girlfriend’s more mercurial wardrobe.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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Working from Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay, Jenkins tries to allay a clunky narrative with his intimate and considered style.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The control and stoicism came back for the games that mattered most (though the glove did show up a couple more times as a bit of an issue).—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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That gave the Bears a 7-0 lead, their first lead in more than a month, but in that 2017 game, nothing else really mattered.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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These stories remind teams that bold ideas can emerge even from challenges, encouraging them to take calculated risks and think outside the box.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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This is especially pivotal for those feeling stagnant or in need of change — consider this your green light to take calculated risks.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This isn’t meant to denigrate Baez, an intelligent, exquisite artist whose relationship with Dylan might have made a more interesting film.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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Nearly as vital to thriving as fire, a working canoe meant open trade and shipping networks, fishing in deeper waters, and travel to faraway places.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Cooper, however, barely contemplated leaving him at home and that, perhaps more than anything, summed up the bond between manager and player.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Armstead, who contemplated retirement after last season, has a $22 million salary cap hit next season and the Dolphins would probably prefer to develop Paul, their second-round pick.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Baskin also set the final song to the same tune of the first — a deliberate callback.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
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And then there’s the human factor; Cal Fire, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, estimates more than 90% of wildfires are caused by humans, whether through carelessness, deliberate ignitions or infrastructure failures.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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At the same time, Deere is taking a measured approach to deploying autonomy.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, advises confronting insults with confidence and composure, noting that calm and measured responses can be more effective than retaliatory remarks.—
Darlin Tillery,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Weed Jenga is the perfect way to keep your guests entertained and laughing throughout the night.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
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Bring Entertainment Pack toys, books, and games to keep your toddler entertained.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Weighed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weighed. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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