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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

Example Sentences

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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

The Middle East war could weigh heavily on already slowing global trade, potentially threatening global food security, the World Trade Organization warned Thursday.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 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

Ralph's lamp seemed to weigh heavily on his head, and he unfastened it from his cap and placed it on the bench beside him.

From Burnham Breaker by Greene, Homer

weigh heavily on

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