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weigh heavily on

VERB

tax

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exhaust overtax weaken

STRONG

charge cumber drain encumber enervate lade load oppress overburden overuse overwork pressure push saddle sap strain stress stretch task tire try weary weigh weight

WEAK

make demands on press hard on prey on put pressure on wear out weigh down

Antonyms

STRONG

activate aid assist compress concentrate delight energize help invigorate strengthen unburden

WEAK

exonerate release

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And the whiskers are playing an outsize role in an election where cost-of-living, homelessness and public safety weigh heavily on Californians.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

If all does not go as hoped for, the new contract will weigh heavily on both the FA and Tuchel.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Here’s why car-insurance prices will continue to weigh heavily on drivers, likely prompting them to make more high-stakes bets next year.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

“Although Timo’s life was cut short 15 years ago, the circumstances of his death still weigh heavily on our officers who never gave up on his case.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

Ah! so shall I, I feel, and already the journey begins to weigh heavily on me, and I do not bless Skurrie and his plan.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 93, October 15th 1887 by Various

weigh heavily on

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