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outweigh

[out-wey] / ˌaʊtˈweɪ /
VERB
override, dominate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cancel out counterbalance eclipse exceed offset overcome overshadow prevail surpass
STRONG
balance compensate counterpoise countervail excel outbalance outrival outrun predominate preponderate
WEAK
atone for make up for set off take precedence tip the scales
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fail fall behind lose surrender

Example Sentences

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The good times have outweighed the bad ones, though.

From The Wall Street Journal

I decide my need to know mostly outweighs my preference to not know.

From Literature

“With the valuation having taken a substantial cut, even considering the overall decrease in valuations across software, we believe the upside potential far outweighs the downside risk,” Moerdler wrote.

From MarketWatch

I don’t think theoretical value ought to outweigh public confidence under any circumstances.

From Barron's

New laws could lead to unintended consequences for other vital democratic interests that may outweigh uncertain benefits.

From The Wall Street Journal

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.