outweigh
verb (used with object)
to exceed in value, importance, influence, etc..
has outweighed
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present perfectof outweigh (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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While L.A.’s population has steadily grown for years, much of that growth is from immigration from abroad that has outweighed the number of people leaving.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Silicon Valley is where the chunkiest share awards tend to be, so it’s possible the strong performance of almost anything tech-related has outweighed their ill effects so far.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Rents have been rising in the UK, but in London in recent years, a demand for properties has outweighed supply and, according to Rightmove, the average monthly rent in May was £2,652, a record high.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2024
The dark stuff in “Barry” has outweighed the funny for a while now.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 30, 2023
"The charm, Senator Corson, has outweighed all the unpleasantness."
From All-Wool Morrison by Holman Day
