weigh
verb (used with object)
to determine or ascertain the force that gravitation exerts upon (a person or thing) by use of a balance, scale, or other mechanical device.
has weighed
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present perfectof weigh (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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Regulatory uncertainty has weighed on ADP shares and the pricing outlook proposed is better than current consensus estimates, which could lead to upgrades, the analysts write.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
The proposed landmark settlement aims to close a long-running legal battle that has weighed on the New Jersey-based healthcare giant for years.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
"At the same time, a more hawkish Federal Reserve has weighed on high growth stocks."
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Progress toward a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran has weighed on oil prices and removed a tailwind for energy-tilted U.K. stocks, they said.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
Going home would resolve a problem that has weighed heavily on Lourdes: Diana’s delayed baptism.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
