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overweight

[oh-ver-weyt, oh-ver-weyt, oh-ver-weyt] / ˈoʊ vərˈweɪt, ˈoʊ vərˌweɪt, ˌoʊ vərˈweɪt /


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Earlier this week, KeyBanc analyst John Vinh reiterated his overweight rating and $600 price target on the stock.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The car is overweight, and is especially poor in high-speed corners.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Novo Nordisk’s pill is also approved to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes in overweight people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

They lowered their rating on global equities to overweight from equal-weight, while moving U.S.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The description dumpy and overweight should be pinned on the dog, not the vet.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner