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outweighs

  • present tense form
    of outweigh (3rd person singular).
    outweigh
    verb (used with object)
    to exceed in value, importance, influence, etc..

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Javier Pérez came with his family for the opener and told the BBC that the excitement now outweighs any hassles experienced up to this point.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

“I think that the excitement outweighs the reality,” he said.

From MarketWatch Apr. 25, 2026

"The number of receptors in the human eye far outweighs what a camera is able to do."

From Barron's Apr. 5, 2026

“Their response has been that their fiduciary responsibility outweighs any other consideration,” Pritchett said.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 2, 2026

“Seven’s not a mistake, I love him to death, but Maverick made a mistake in his actions. However, all of his good and the love we share outweighs that one mistake.”

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas