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be something

VERB

weigh

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 carry weight cut some ice stack up against

Antonyms

STRONG

exonerate leave alone

WEAK

ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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“Based on what is happening currently with emergency services like 911 in L.A., there needs to be something that can supplement that system, because we’re seeing that it’s not working,” he said.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

What emerges in our musical daydreams might be something to hold on to.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

"A fair compromise would be something a bit more tailored to what we actually do and what we offer," she said.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

But as Hull wrote: “Spirit Airlines wasn’t perfect. But it was safe, and it never pretended to be something it wasn’t.”

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

It had to be something more than she couldn’t be bothered.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

be something

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